Because you blink and your kids change. First they're rolling over, then crawling, then walking. Before you know it they're off to school. Then college. Then you look back at the photos of yourself when your kids were little and laugh about the sneaky grin they always gave you. Then the photos of your baby become the photos she compares with your grandchild's photos. Those images on the wall and the bookshelf eventually become the grandkids' favorite thing to look at during their visits. It's the source of every story you have to share, and your legacy.

You will never regret not putting this off. You won't.

It depends on your needs, but Fotoplicity's busiest season is Fall, followed by Spring. I typically recommend booking 6 to 8 weeks ahead during those busy stretches, especially for a weekend slot. If your schedule is flexible, I can often find a weekday opening within 1 to 2 weeks. If you need your images by a specific date, plan around the turnaround time for editing and print orders after the session.

The studio is at 180 Tices Lane, Building A, Suite 103, East Brunswick, NJ 08816. Outdoor sessions typically happen around the local area, Highland Park, Edison, New Brunswick, North Brunswick, Somerset, and Piscataway, and I offer a selection of locations to choose from.

If you'd like to shoot somewhere outside that area, a travel fee may apply. If it's a location I'm not familiar with, a scouting fee is added to cover the time and gas.

Total investment varies from client to client, it depends on the images and products you choose, and that part is entirely up to you. For portrait and family sessions, most clients invest upwards of $800.

Looking for headshot pricing instead? Sessions start at $150, see full pricing on the headshot page.

Yes! You can purchase a gift certificate by dollar amount or by session. Recommended amounts are $500 and up, that's enough to cover one of our mini sessions outright, with more available for anyone going bigger.

The consultation is an important part of the creative process, it makes sure your session turns out exactly how you want it. That said, it doesn't have to happen in person, we can do it by phone or video call instead.

I love dogs, and they're an important part of the family, so yes! Just let me know ahead of time that you're bringing your pet. I do ask that you keep them leashed and plan for some photos without them too, which usually means bringing someone to watch them or having a spot in the car for part of the session. If your dog has a favorite toy or treat, bring it, it often helps for getting them to look at the camera.

I don't, my heart is in portraiture, but I know some wonderful event photographers. Reach out and I'll happily point you in the right direction.

Studio, fine art, and maternity clients are welcome to my wardrobe closet. It's mostly girls' clothing, with a few boys', maternity, and women's dresses mixed in. Wardrobe use is included in the session fee for these sessions.

Happily. The full cost of the order is invoiced to you, and it's yours to take home after the session. If you'd rather not keep it, and it would be a good fit for the Fotoplicity wardrobe closet, you can leave it with me in exchange for a print credit toward add-on digitals, prints, or products from your session.

Credit can't be applied toward your initial collection, add-on purchases only, and trades require pre-approval, with value varying by item.