Hi, excited to meet you and your new addition!

WHEN YOU ARRIVE AT REDMOND STUDIO:

• Please park in my driveway on the open side.

• Text me when you are arriving.

• I will come out and walk you to the studio entrance in the backyard. 

• Address in document below.

We will likely have our session for 3-4 hours, but this depends on your little one. If we are done earlier YAY. Just wanted to prepare you that it CAN take this long.

I do expect that you will FOLLOW the below directions. 

BABY PREP:

1. Keep your baby awake for about 45 minutes to 1 hour prior to when they need to leave the house via stimulation, playtime or even a bath.
2. Give baby a really good feed about 20- 30 minutes before they need to leave and ensure baby has a really good burp before putting them in the car seat. Baby’s that are fed well, sleep better, or are content awake babies. This way we can spend less time soothing and more time photographing!
3. Dress baby in a simple button up or zip up or magnet sleeper (with no layers underneath or on top).

Not only will these instructions help keep your baby content for the poses but will also speed up your sessions. I can tell when parents have not followed prep instructions.

ADDRESS:
I can also be found on google maps if you type in Julia Christina Photography Redmond or Julia Christina Photography Seattle.

STUDIO LOCATION: 18112 NE 108 CT, Redmond WA, 98052.

HEALTHY: I have a 100% wellness policy. No runny noses, congestion, lingering cough etc are permitted on your session day. Reschedule if ANYONE participating is sick.

NO OBSERVERS: I do not allow anyone else to attend to watch, only participants (mom & dad). 

BRING:

• Bring extra milk for baby

  • (at least 10oz for a baby 7-14 days old). They can eat double the amount of food in a session. Be prepared.

• extra diapers (at least 7 diapers).

• an extra outfit for ride home.

• pacifier even if you are not using one. If you don’t bring one we will use one of mine.

• blanket for travel home.

• your breast pump if you are pumping! 3 hours is too long to go without pumping or feeding baby.

• any food, I do have a few snacks and water for you.

• your clothes for your family photos (no clothes for baby). 

PHOTOSHOP CAN’T FIX EVERYTHING: please all family members wash your hair at least the day before, and clean up nails. Please read all the items HERE.

IT WILL BE WARM IN STUDIO, please review my what to wear guide, and ensure you send me photos of what the adults are wearing.

TIMING DAY OF SESSION: Do not schedule anything within 2 hours of your session completion time.

TARDINESS / LATE FEE reminders:

• 30-90 minutes late you can choose to continue on that same day, with a $250 fee added to your final invoice, and a shorter session. Or rebook for an additional booking fee. 

• 90 minutes late or more you. Do not bother coming. You will be turned away and need to rebook for an additional booking fee.

MASKS: I do wear a mask when close to babies. Masks are optional for you.  

EATING: You are welcome to eat in my studio. I have snacks and water provided for you, also feel free to bring your own. 

PACIFIER: bring one with you EVEN if baby is not using it. If baby is fussy and you do not have your own pacifier, I will use one of the (new) ones I have.

RECORDING OR PHOTOS WHILE IN SESSION: I only allow clients to capture my hands on baby, or me in the photo are only permitted. This is for safety reasons. I expect you will have shared this with your partner or others.

UNSETTLED BABY: I DO allow for an extra amount of reasonable time to be spent with families for a fussy little one. If you need a new session on a different day, an additional session fee will need to be charged. After photographing many many MANY babies, I absolutely know when parents arrive and have followed instructions or have not.  Do your best. 

BABY CARE IN STUDIO: I take care of baby while you are here. I do all the soothing, diaper changing and even feeding if you’d like me to. It does not work for me for you to bring a nanny or grandparent to help with baby soothing. I promise I am very proficient at it, and have lots of tools to soothe baby. I will ask if I need help.

SIBLINGS/GRANDPARENTS: I ONLY allow parents in studio for baby’s potion of the session. Siblings and/or grandparents need to leave after their photos please.

SAFETY: Reminder to watch your older sibling when they are in studio you are responsible for their safety and they are expected to not touch equipment and props. You will be responsible for replacing anything broken.

QUESTIONS? Happy to assist. Please text me 415-967-0860

Looking forward to photographing your little one and your new family!

Julia Christina Photography

415-967-0860