Day-in-the-Life Questionnaire

If you have any questions for me, don’t hesitate to ask. I am planning to be with your family from when your children wake up to when they go to bed, approximately 12 hours. I am very easy to be with, and I try to be sensitive to your family’s needs. I am there to document, but there will be times I will put my camera aside. Also, I will take photos throughout the day, but in the end, you will see all I edited and have a chance to remove anything you would rather not be in the galleries. Typically I shoot a couple of thousand frames in a day, but only edit about 300-600.

Usually, everyone is very camera aware the first hour or so, then ‘forget' about it and carry on as on a normal day. Don’t feel bad or embarrassed when your children misbehave - they all do! I’m a mom of six, I know! I sympathize with parents, and try hard to provide parents with some great blackmail material for later:)

I have no allergies and like all kinds of food. I love coffee and drink a lot of water during our session. During mealtimes, I usually sit down after the family has eaten so I can capture a few shots of family meals.

If there is swimming or other water-related activities, I usually hop right in with my camera. It is helpful to know beforehand so I can be prepared with the right gear.

I think that’s it — just a few questions:)

Your Email Address

Your Address

Can you describe your building a little bit? Will the GPS bring me there? Is it in a gated community with a code to get in? Is there a good place for me to park my car, so it is out of the way/not in pictures?

Children

What are the ages and names of your children? Can you briefly describe them to me?

Pets

Do you have any pets I should be aware of?

Water

Do you have a pool? Do you expect to use the pool or go to the beach during our session? Or boating/kayaking?

Activites/Errands

Spur of the moment outings are totally fine, but is it helpful to know beforehand if you have scheduled activities outside the home during our shoot. If so, explain? If these are children’s activities, would you like me to follow your children during our session? Is there room for me in your vehicle?

Schedule

Could you briefly describe your typical daily schedule for me? Wake up times, naps, meals, bedtime?

Family/Friends

Do you expect any friends and family (outside your immediate family) to join you during our session?

Events

Are you celebrating anything the day of our session? Birthday, anniversary, graduation etc?

Anything Else?

Is there anything else I should be aware of or sensitive of? Illnesses, special needs, difficulties, cultural/religious routines? Just let me know if there is anything I can do to make our day the best possible day for you.