The Day Before

PREPARING YOUR CLOTHES

There’s nothing worse than discovering a stain or needing to steam a shirt right before your session. To avoid last-minute stress, have everyone (kids and babies included) try on their outfits the night before to check for fit and wrinkles.

WARDROBE MALFUNCTIONS

If you're planning to wear a short dress or skirt (especially one that might catch the wind) I recommend wearing non-flesh-toned shapewear or biker shorts underneath. For little ones in dresses, please make sure they have a diaper cover or shorts on to keep them fully covered throughout the session. I’ve captured some beautiful moments in the past that unfortunately couldn’t be used due to undergarments showing.

PROPS

If you plan to bring any props to your session, I kindly ask that you let me know ahead of time. This helps me plan how to best incorporate them into your photos. A helpful tip: place them in a bag or by the front door the night before so they’re easy to grab on your way out!

PAYMENT

Please make sure that any remaining balance is paid 24 HOURS BEFORE your session.

Payments should me made via Venmo @captivatingchaosphotography.

Forget how much you owe? Check your inbox for an Invoice Reminder that should be emailed to you 24 hours before your session. Can't find it? Please don't hesitate to ask.

PAY ATTENTION TO YOUR NAILS

Clean, filed, or manicured nails (with or without polish) are something to keep in mind, especially for maternity sessions where your hands will be in focus, like when holding an ultrasound or props. While I can work some editing magic, things like outgrown manicures or uneven nails are difficult to fix in post-processing.

TEMPORARY TATTOOS

I love when kids express themselves with temporary tattoos! However, these can take extra time to edit out. If you prefer not to have them in the final images, please be sure to remove all temporary tattoos before the session.

Helpful Tip: If you’re unsure how to remove temporary tattoos, rubbing alcohol or hand sanitizer usually works well. Another easy trick is using packing tape—just press it on and peel it off to remove the tattoo.

WEATHER

As we all know, Rhode Island weather can be unpredictable. I monitor the forecast closely to help ensure your session goes smoothly, but conditions can change—even the day before. I will always contact you at least 12 hours ahead if we need to reschedule due to weather. For everyone’s safety, sessions won’t take place during any weather advisories, and we’ll also reschedule if the actual or “feels like” temperature is below 36°F or above 85°F

NEED TO RESCHEDULE?

Life happens—I totally understand! If you need to reschedule, please do so at least 24 HOURS BEFORE your scheduled session. Rescheduling is subject to the photographer’s availability and can only be done once unless it is due to the weather (we can't control Mother Nature after all).