Hey there!
I am so excited for our session this week, Thursday, October 6th! The weather forecast is looking perfect–sunny and low 70’s! Heaven! The location is gorgeous right now–I seriously can’t wait! Here’s everything you need to know:
Here are the exact location coordinates:
If you’re at all familiar with Alpine, this location is near the rodeo grounds. If you’re on Main Street in Alpine, turn east on 200 N. Go one block to the stop sign, and then turn left onto 200 E (Grove Drive). Then stay on Grove Drive for about 5 minutes. When the road T’s, continue to the right on Grove Drive (left will be Katherine Drive). The next T is just 1 or 2 minutes from the location, but there are several little roads. Please refer to the map here.
Honestly, 95% of the time, the link will take people right there. But just in case it doesn’t, you can follow these directions.
I’ll be starting sessions at 5, so if you have any questions, please get in touch with me before 4 pm.
801-362-1889
I’m usually the only photographer there, so you should be able to identify me! But if not, I’m 5’8″ and have short, dark hair.
Now, about your actual session!
As far as your session, here are my recommendations:
-Feed yours kids before you come. We don’t want hangry kids!
-Please arrive 10 or so minutes early. Because mini sessions are so short, your time will start promptly at your scheduled time, and will end promptly 30 minutes later. I totally understand that things happen, but I stack mini session dates with multiple families to be able to offer discounted sessions. So being late will mean a shorter session. No exceptions.
-Please don’t bring treats to bribe your kids. Kids often get fixated on the treats mom brought, and can’t think about anything else. If you feel like treats are the only way to get their cooperation, let me know and I’ll bring some fruit snacks or smarties. When they’re my snacks, kids don’t feel entitled to them. Another alternative is to tell them they get something (ice cream, or a trip to the dollar store, or something) AFTER the session. (Ice cream or fresh donuts at the barn, maybe?) But trust me when I say, I’m good at getting your kids to smile and cooperate without treats!
-Try to relax and let the session flow. I know family photos are stressful on mom, but once you arrive let me assume the stress and try to remember that we’re here to capture your love for your family!
-Please shoot me a message before the day of your session if there is anything I need to know (maybe you have a child who is sensitive to loud noises, or dad can’t walk up stairs very well, or you want to make sure we get a photo of your twins holding hands and walking, etc. etc. etc.) Please let me know about any special requests or extenuating circumstances in advance!
Need to contact me?
Feel free to shoot me an email or a text at 801-362-1889.
See you soon! XOXO, Rachel