Hello, Friends!

We are excited to get a chance to work with the Milldam community again this year doing what we do as husband and wife photographer. (Our 7 year old girl is a Milldam grad and our almost 3 year old boy will be in the 2/3 class this fall, so the Milldam love is strong within our family!) We look forward to being able to create beautiful portraits of your families and for us all to help raise funds for Milldam Nursery School.

We are offering both mini and full session options so please read more below to determine which option works best for you! To reserve your family portrait session, please sign up for a date & time using the links below. Of course, please feel free to email us directly if you have any questions whatsoever.

MINI SESSIONS

We are excited to offer two rounds of mini sessions this Fall, and this year we are providing an online sign-up link for ease of scheduling.

The Fall Mini Session dates for Milldam fundraising are Sunday September 22nd and Saturday October 12th* at a beautiful and accessible outdoor location in the Concord area. This year's mini sessions will be 15 minutes in length - enough time to get that hero family portrait for your 2024 holiday cards, as well as a few individual portraits to help record this moment in your lives. (Limited spots available — sessions are booked on a first come, first serve basis.)

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** UPDATE!! **

Newly added spots available on Saturday September 14th AND Sunday October 6th (rain dates TBD) **

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*The rain dates for the mini sessions will be Sunday October 20th and tentatively Saturday October 19th or October 20th, respectively.  (If the rain date for the 9/22 mini session date isn’t needed, we will use it as the rain date for the 10/12 session.)

Want a little more time? Book a double mini session! A 35-minute session delivering 30-40 images for $550 (with $150 donated to Milldam).

Use the link below to book a double session.

FULL SESSIONS

Alternatively, we welcome you to schedule a custom, full family portrait session with us at a unique date and time. The Full Sessions for Milldam Fundraising are available September through November, Weekdays only.

Full Family Portrait Sessions are 45 to 60 minutes in length. These longer sessions enable us to deliver a variety of posed and candid photography, changes of scenery, as well as a mix of group and individual portraits. The extended time with us also helps kids (and parents alike) get more comfortable with us and the camera! Those that have worked with us in the past know that we aim to create a little fun and movement in between posing to include an element of organic and relaxed portraiture. 

Investment & Delivery

PAYMENT

Upon booking your portait session through our online form, you will be required to pay a non-refundable deposit of $75 that will be applied toward your session. The remaining balance of your session fee can be paid at the beginning of your portrait session or anytime prior to that. We accept cash, checks, Venmo, or Zelle. Send us an email if you have any questions.

IMAGE DELIVERY

We will have your fully edited, print-ready photos ready within three weeks after our session via a personal, password protected online gallery (like this one). From there you can view, download, share, or order print products through us and our trusted printer. You are also welcome to send your full size digital files your own preferred lab if you wish. You have full printing rights to these digital images.

FAQ

What about the weather?

A couple of days before your portrait session, we will check in with you to confirm the details. If the weather forecast looks like we will get rained out, we will reach out to you to discuss rescheduling. 

What time of day works best for photos?

The easiest time for lighting is almost always in the early morning or late afternoon/early evening. Because the sun is low, the light is softer and more flattering. We definitely realize that's not always possible for the little ones though, so we can be flexible. Also, if the weather is cloudy/overcast, mid-day lighting is much less of an issue. It's most important that everyone is comfortable and happy, and we can work with the light!

What should we wear?

We know you will be doing your part to have yourself and everyone put together and perhaps you want to plan a fully or semi coordinated wardrobe (or just...clean), and we know that can be a big task! We are happy to help guide you if you have specific questions, but we tend to think that whatever feels natural for you and your family is best. (When in doubt, layers, textures and neutral or muted colors generally always photograph well, but truly, there are no real rules!) We should also note that depending on how the weather turns out and the location we decide on, dressing appropriately for the conditions makes sense for the pictures as well. It is important so that you all feel comfortable and have a fun afternoon as a family, and we'll handle the rest!