Outdoor sessions take place during the week in the evenings, about an hour and a half before sunset. This allows for the best light possible. Local sessions are typically done at your choice between several locations: Rockwood Hall in Westchester, Waveny Park in New Canaan, CT, Bartlett Arboretum in Stamford, or Sherwood Island Park in Westport, CT. 

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Where and when do sessions take place?

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The sooner the better! I am booking out 3-6 months in advance for motherhood and family sessions.

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How far in advance should we book?

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A typical session is one hour in length. It gives us enough time to get acquainted, get your family comfortable, and have enough relaxed time in between photographs to get the absolute best photos from your portrait session.

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How long is a session?

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Motherhood photography seeks to take a documentary approach to preserving the most beautiful moments of your authentic motherhood journey. It is less “posed” feeling, and more authentic, artistic, and true to the bond you have with your family. It celebrates your role so that you can look back on your images and remember a time of beauty, amidst what can sometimes feel like a stressful period of life. Motherhood photographs can be maternity portraits, family sessions, or a session alone with you and your children.

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What is motherhood photography?

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I have a 48-hour rule; we will assess two days in advance to keep the session or reschedule if it is calling for more than 40% chance of rain during your session time. This will allow you to reschedule your hair and makeup appointments without penalty. Clouds are definitely OK; torrential downpours not so much.

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What happens if it rains?

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Have no fear; every session booked comes with professional hair and makeup for moms, the Tesora Style Guide for the rest of the family, which is a complimentary manual to help you make the most beautiful photos from your session. It includes places to shop, color schemes. During our planning meeting, I can help plan everyone's outfits so that you don't have to!

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What should we wear?

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I do in-home newborn sessions! Lately, I have found that families prefer a studio rental that feels like home, or an in-home rental. This guarantees that you don't need to lift a finger to prep the space, and that we have beautiful light for your session.

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Do you do in-home newborn sessions?

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I do! Please feel free to inquire about a destination motherhood session and travel fees. Pro tip: if your friends book a destination session in conjunction with you, the travel fee will be reduced or complimentary.

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Do you travel and do destination sessions?

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Yes! I do a limited number of pop-up motherhood events every year. Want to be the first to know about them? Make sure you get on my mailing list!

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Do you do mini sessions?

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It will take about three weeks for your gallery reveal day! We will plan to meet virtually so that I can show you all of the images from your beautiful session. It is at this appointment where we discuss artwork like framed prints or albums to adorn your home.

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How long does it take to get our photos?

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I cannot stress this enough: the golden hour is the key to beautiful images! Planning ahead for a little later bedtime will be so worth it to you in the long run. We will do everything we can to make sure we have happy campers!

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What if a session interferes with our usual bedtime?

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That is PERFECT. Kids shouldn’t sit still for long periods of time. My artistry seeks to document your bond and your childrens’ personalities, and not do so many posed, unnatural prompts.

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What if our kids don’t sit still? 

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