The only way to get good portraits that truly capture the subjects for who they are is to create an unhurried, relaxed environment where they can just be REAL. 

I work hard to make each session relaxed, comfortable and fun.  I schedule plenty of time between shoots so there's no feeling of being rushed during your session. 

I take the time to find out what you, the client, are wanting to get out of your session.  Portrait preferences are so personal, and I'm willing to work with you to get exactly what you are looking for.  Just because I love it, doesn't necessarily mean YOU will!  And if you have no idea what you're looking for!  I will take a variety of shots for you to choose from.

With children's sessions, I especially enjoy photo-journalistic portraits that capture the kids DOING rather than just posing.  I want to capture an emotion as well as a beautiful portrait.  

With older kids, I love the challenge of getting them to come out of their shells and actually start to have fun being a "model" for the day.  I have seen over and over again the kids come in dragging their feet at first, but end up having a total blast by the time we're done.  It's amazing to see the difference in the first photos shot and compare them with the later ones.  When my subjects are stiff...it shows, so my main objective is to get them to shake of the stiffness and ...

JUST BE REAL!