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Serving NYC &
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SITTER SESSION prep-guide
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Sitter sessions are designed for babies around 6–9 months, once they can sit independently but before they begin walking. This stage is full of personality, sweet expressions, and new milestones.
PLAN AROUND NAPS
Choose a session time when your baby is usually happiest. A well-rested baby will be more comfortable and engaged.
Try to keep your baby’s regular nap schedule on the day of the session. If they fall asleep on the way to the studio, allow them to finish their nap when possible.
FEEDING YOUR BABY
Please feed your baby before leaving home or once you arrive at the studio. Bring an extra bottle or anything else you may need for an additional feeding.
Please also bring a few small, non-messy snacks if your baby is already eating solids. Avoid anything that could stain their face, hands, or clothing.
WHAT TO BRING
• Diapers and wipes
• An extra bottle or feeding supplies
• Non-messy snacks
• A favorite small toy
• A pacifier, if used
• A backup outfit
• A hairbrush or comb
Please avoid bringing large or brightly colored toys. A small favorite toy can help get your baby’s attention without distracting from the portraits.
WARDROBE
The studio has a curated baby wardrobe available for babies up to 18 months. We can choose pieces that complement the simple, timeless style of the session.
If you prefer to bring your own outfit, choose soft colors, classic details, and minimal patterns. Rompers, knitted sets, simple dresses, bloomers, and traditional pieces photograph beautifully.
Please avoid:
• Large logos or graphics
• Neon or very bright colors
• Busy patterns
• Uncomfortable fabrics
• Clothing that is too large
• Shoes, unless they are part of the look
Simple bare feet are usually best.
BEFORE YOU ARRIVE
Please clean your baby’s face, hands, and nails before the session. Avoid applying heavy lotion or oil immediately beforehand, as it can make the skin appear shiny.
Remove tight socks, headbands, or clothing that may leave marks on the skin at least 30 minutes before the session.
FAVORITE TOYS AND SONGS
Think about the songs, sounds, or games that usually make your baby smile. You may be asked to stand close to the camera and help get their attention.
Please do not worry if your baby does not smile immediately. Serious expressions, curiosity, and quiet moments are all part of their personality at this age.
PARENTS
Even if the session is mainly focused on your baby, I recommend arriving prepared to be photographed.
Choose a simple, neutral outfit without logos or busy patterns. We can include a few natural portraits of you holding or interacting with your baby.
for siblings
Choose something simple, comfortable, and familiar. Dresses, rompers, overalls, sweaters, and neutral shirts photograph beautifully.
Avoid introducing a brand-new or uncomfortable outfit on the day of the session. A comfortable sibling is much more likely to participate happily.
Your outfit sets the tone for everyone else's, so choose yours first.
Rather than trying to coordinate the entire family at once, find something you feel beautiful, comfortable, and completely yourself in. From there, it's much easier to build everyone else's outfits around yours.
When choosing your dress, look for pieces with soft movement—flowing fabrics, gentle sleeves, skirts that catch the breeze, or beautiful textures like linen, cotton, or gauze. Most importantly, choose something that lets you move freely, cuddle your babies, and forget you're wearing it. When you feel comfortable, you're able to be fully present.
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Instead of matching everyone exactly, choose a palette that naturally belongs together.
Soft creams, warm whites, oatmeal, sage, dusty blue, muted blush, terracotta, camel, olive, and soft greys all photograph beautifully together.
Aim for two or three complementary colors, then repeat them throughout your family's outfits rather than putting everyone in the same shade.
02. Think in Palettes, Not Matching
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Your photographs should feel just as beautiful twenty years from now as they do today.
Classic silhouettes, natural fabrics, and simple, well-loved pieces will always outlast fast-changing trends. Skip anything that feels overly trendy or likely to date your photographs.
When in doubt, choose the outfit you'll still love years from now. Your family's connection should be what stands out—not the fashion of the moment.
03. Timeless Will Always Win
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Beautiful photographs don't need busy patterns—they need depth.
Soft textures like linen, cotton gauze, knit sweaters, lace, eyelet, muslin, velvet, wool, and subtle embroidery create richness without distracting from the people wearing them. Patterns can be beautiful too, but use them thoughtfully. If one family member wears a delicate floral or subtle plaid, let everyone else wear solids or textured fabrics to create balance.
When in doubt, choose texture over pattern. It's timeless, effortless, and keeps the focus exactly where it belongs—on your family.
04. Let Texture Tell the Story
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The most timeless photographs are the ones where your family is the first thing you notice.
Large logos, character graphics, athletic wear, neon colors, and busy prints can easily pull attention away from the moments you're trying to preserve. While they may feel fun today, they can quickly make your photographs feel dated years from now.
Instead, choose clothing that quietly complements the story you're telling. The goal is for people to notice your family's connection—not what everyone was wearing.
05. Keep it simple
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Beautiful photographs begin with feeling comfortable.
If you're constantly adjusting a dress, pulling at a neckline, or asking your toddler to stop scratching an itchy sweater, it will show.
Choose clothing you can move, cuddle, sit on the floor, lift little ones, and simply live in. If you're comfortable, you'll spend less time thinking about your outfit and more time enjoying your family.
And that's exactly where the magic happens.
06. Comfort Creates Confidence
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PETS
Pets are welcome to be included when it can be done safely.
If you would like photographs with your pet, please let me know before the session. Have treats available and, if possible, arrange for someone to help manage the pet during the photographs.
Please make sure your pet has had a walk or activity before the session. After their portion is finished, they should have a comfortable space away from the main photography area.
Your baby’s safety will always come first, and pet photographs will depend on your pet’s comfort and behavior.
taupe and olive
Earthy, organic tones that feel calm, grounded, and effortlessly timeless.
Rust and cream
A timeless palette that glows beautifully in golden-hour light.
Rust and cream
A timeless palette that glows beautifully in golden-hour light.
A Few Palettes I Love
costal neutral
Soft, airy tones that feel timeless. White/Beiges.
our studio
wardrobe
Leave Room for
the Unexpected.
No family session goes exactly as planned. Someone will probably get grass on their knees. Someone might need a snack five minutes after you arrive. A toddler may decide shoes are suddenly unacceptable. None of those things are problems.
They're childhood.
The less tightly we hold onto expectations, the more room there is for genuine moments to unfold.
What Happens Next
01. Your session
02. Hand editing
Enjoy the moment. I'll take care of everything else.
Over the next 2–3 weeks, every image is carefully selected and individually edited with my signature style.
03. Your proof gallery arrives
You'll receive an email with your proofing gallery, ready for you to fall in love with your images.
04. Viewing & ordering
Choose your favorites online, or join me for an in-person viewing at the studio. This is when you select the collection that's right for your family.
05. Enjoy them often
Your final gallery and heirloom artwork arrive according to the collection you've chosen — ready to print, frame, and revisit for years to come.
