We'll first arrive at the comfort of your home, a nearby field with soft pretty light, or a serene mountain location we've picked together. If the spot has a special meaning to your family, even better. We'll start with an image of everyone smiling and looking at the camera - because as non-traditional as you may think you are, I promise you won't regret having a picture perfect Christmas card photo.

Then the real magic begins: the rest of our session will be full of kissing and hugging and leaning on each other in the most natural, effortless way. There will be toothy smiles and laughs and undoubtably a tantrum or two from the kids because, well, after all they're kids and that's what they specialize in. But of course, the tricks I've got up my sleeve will help weave their energy into something beautiful.

I'm especially inspired by mothers and their children so don't be alarmed when I spend a large chunk of our time capturing just that. I'll flatter mom in the best way possible and have dad saying it was the most painless family photography he’s ever been a part of.