FAQ

What makes Traditions different from all the others?

We truly care about you!  We are taking portraits because that's what we love to do!  We're not going to rush you, and we're going to do our best to make your children feel comfortable at our studio.  We have a play area, a changing table, an area to nurse, and fully encourage parents to be a part of the "portrait taking" process.  

We are open to create an heirloom portrait for your family.  We're not just taking pictures.  We're capturing your child's personality in portraits.  Please consider your time and money spent at Traditions as an investment in an heirloom piece of artwork. 

I have a special needs child.  Does that change anything?

Only if it needs to.  If your child needs anything special (more time, special chairs, etc.) please just let us know.  We're happy to do whatever we can to help your children feel comfortable.  We would like to know before the session if there is something you need.  This helps everyone be more prepared for any circumstances that may arise.

Do you have clothing suggestions?

The sky is the limit!  Enjoy and pick something you feel your cutie is extra cute in!  However, for families, we do suggest something that works together.  Perhaps everyone wears the shades of brown and black.  Or maybe blue and white.  Whatever the case, have everyone wear the same color scheme.  This makes a more cohesive portrait.  If everyone wore something different, the eye would move to the clothing before it gets to the most important part of the portrait - the expressions and meaning behind the portrait.  For the BeBe Collection we recommend something that you would feel comfortable repeating at each of the sessions - 3, 6, 9, and 12 months.  Babies that are 3 months or younger will probably be photographed nude.  Clothing tends to overwhelm them and cover them up too much.

Other thoughts?

We really like to photograph babies with the people they love.  Even if you are bringing your baby to be photographed alone, please dress as if you may be in the portrait as well.  There are some beautiful natural poses that come about when a parent holds their baby.  These moments make a truly beautiful portrait and sincerely mean more than the average photography prop.

If your child has a special toy, bring it!  Similarly, blankets, outfits, stuffed animals that are meaningful to your child make your portrait meaningful as well.  Bring them!  If we don't use them, we don't use them.  

We are locally owned and operated.  Eileen is the owner and photographer.  She has two children of her own and has worked with babies and children her entire life.  Photography has been her passion since she was a child.  She is a graduate of Saint Mary's College with a degree in Art.