FAQ's

here's what others have asked

How do I get ready for my newborn session?
Once you have booked your session, I will be emailing you a link to an online guide that details what you can do to prepare for our time together. It has info like my studio address, what to wear, what to bring, when baby should be kept away, and more. After reading this guide, you will feel confident and ready!

Yikes, I just don’t think I can spend that right now! Isn’t there a bigger payment plan??
Absolutely. You can break your order into one, two, or three payments - just let me know what works best for you and I’ll set it up..

I don’t think I have time for this??
It may feel like that, but trust me, you will regret not getting these photos. They are once in a lifetime because the newborn phase is so very short.

I live in the Portland area, and your studio is in Salem - I’m worried its too far for me?
Fear not! Don’t let the distance keep you from booking your newborn session with me. Many of my clients come from the Portland, Tigard, Lake Oswego, and even Beaverton areas. Salem is about 45 min south.

My sessions generally start at 10:00 am, and the reason for this is two-fold. First, I have found that babies are less fussy in the morning. Second, traveling between 9 and 10 am is traffic-free.

Parents like you tell me time and time again that the drive was easy, stress and traffic free. Baby sleeps, you get a little peace and quiet and time to drink your coffee on the ride.

The other thing to remember is that a newborn session is an event. You will not drive down and then immediately turn around. You’ll likely be at my studio for 2-3 hours; then it will be time to grab lunch and enjoy historic downtown Salem before hitting the road again.

I see all of the blankets and wraps. Do I need to buy those to bring to my session?
Nope! I have all of that here for your use at the studio. I follow all kinds of knitters and fabric providers on Etsy, Instagram, and Facebook to keep the studio well stocked with sweet and natural wraps, blankets, and bonnets. If you see something that you like just let me know and we can for sure incorporate it into your session.

Can I bring my older child(ren)?
Absolutely. Book a full newborn session and parent, sibling, and family photos are included. Once you have arrived, set your things down, and get oriented to the studio, we will work on getting your family ready and dressed for photos. I like to photograph the family and siblings first so that for the rest of the session they are able to play.

At the studio, I have a train set, other toys, and lots of books. Many kiddos don’t even want to leave the studio once baby has finished up! There are also snacks and drinks for you here to keep little ones occupied.

“Katie was so patient and sweet with [my children]. My son especially was very difficult to keep in one spot and posed for the picture, but she still got amazing photos and was very gracious!” 

“My two year old probably caused me the most stress! My advice would be to make sure they have snacks, toys, and are fed and well rested, but other than that just to go with the flow. My son was not very cooperative but [Katie] still got amazing shots!! My advice would be to trust Katie!!”

I’ve Just had a baby. I’m not sure I want to be in the photographs – will I be photographed in a flattering way?
I see your beauty. I know you have insecurities, but let me show you the beautiful woman and mama that I see. I will crop all the photos of you and baby closely and from angles that compliment you.

“Six days post delivery is not always the easiest time to feel beautiful. I got up early so I’d have some extra time to get ready, but I say [Katie] worked magic!” 

What is the session like?
I try to keep things as stress-free as possible. Baby may need to nurse a few times back to sleep but other than that I try to give mom and dad a break by doing most of the soothing. When you are done with your photos…its your time to relax! Have some tea, surf on your phone, or read a magazine. Kiddos are always welcome at the studio.

“They actual session was amazing! The setup in the studio is perfect for keeping older siblings occupied and Katie is so relaxed and put us right at ease.“

How will I receive my digital files?
About 10 business days after your digital files are picked out, I will have your fully edited files ready and will upload them to an online gallery for easy viewing, sharing, and purchasing. I will email you a link to the gallery. This is where you will download your high-resolution digital files. 

“We have photos from both our newborn sessions all over our house and we love them and get so many compliments on them!“