Kristin Geerts is a Quad City Photographer offering mini sessions, full sessions, labor and delivery photography, newborn photography, family photography and child photography.
Please check out the FAQ and investment section below and if you have any questions or you are ready to book your session, please contact us .
faq
What to wear
Newborns and Babies- keep it simple. A little white onesie or even better their birthday suit always works well for newborns. If there is a blanket or stuffed animal that is special to you or your child, bring it! Hint-newborns photograph best between 4-10 days old.
Toddlers and Children- Bright and bold colors photograph very nicely.Feel free to bring accessories that show your child's personality!
Families- If you are doing sibling pictures or family pictures keep in mind it looks best if you coordinate and not match. Would everyone wear jeans and a black polo in your everyday life...probably not! Pick a color theme and go with it with different variations on that color. For example, you could do different varaitions of blue...navy blue, baby blue. GAP and Old Navy usually have a couple of clothing lines in boys and girls that all coordinate! Just remember to keep it simple!
What to avoid
Large logos, characters or writing. Your eye will focus on the logo instead of the individual. Keep in mind that brands that are popular today may not be in a couple of years. You don't want a huge logo on your shirt that isn't popular in the future. Please contact me if you would like more suggestions. Pinterest is a great resource for outfit ideas. Use the keyword "family picture outfits" and you'll get loads of fantastic ideas!
Mini vs. full session
Should I do a mini session or a full session?
This is the question that I get asked the most. Unfortunately, it's not a simple answer. It really just depends on your needs and the type of session you are looking for!
The mini session is 20-30 minutes and includes 8-10 digital images with a print release. These are great if you just need a handful of great images or if you do multiple sessions throughout the year. For example, if you have four children and you do annual birthday pictures, you probably don't need four full sessions a year; a mini session for each child would be perfect! I usually don't recommend a mini session for family pictures if you have young children (under 5 years). Toddlers are unpredictable! However, if you have older kids, a family mini session is totally doable as long as you are okay with a limited number of images. Mini sessions limited to 5 people.
The full session is up to 60 minutes and includes 15-20+(usually more!) images. If it's been awhile since you have had pictures taken, you'll probably want a full session. Or, if you have a child that might take a while to warm up to the camera, you'll want a full session. I would also recommend a full session for 6 months and 1 year sessions since those are milestone sessions. Most of my clients will do yearly full family sessions.
Both Mini sessions and Full sessions can be in studio or outdoors. Studio sessions are limited to babies and children due to space limitations.
The Investment
prices do not include tax
Mini Session
• 20-30 minute session
• 8-10 digital images w/print release
• Studio or on location
• additional images $15/image
$250
full session
• Up to 60 minute session
• 15-20+images w/print release
• Studio or on location
$400
Newborn Lifestyle
• Up to 2 hour session
• 15-20+images w/print release
• Session to take place in client home
$450
Baby's 1st Year
• Includes 6o minute session at 3,6,9 and 12 months
• 15-20+ digital images w/print release ($225/session)
• Studio or on location
$300
Birth Photography
• Includes time and talent of photographer
• Digital images/print release
• Select images in slideshow
$850
First Glimpse
• 45-60 minute session
• 15-20+images w/print release
• Session takes place in hospital within first 48 hours
$300
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Kristin Geerts is a professional Quad City photographer specializing baby, child and family photography in the Quad Cities
563.449.2687 • kristin@kristingeertsphotography.com