FAQ's
How can I book my session with you?
You’ll reach out to me through my contact form, and we’ll start planning your session — everything from location and timing to outfits and all the little details that make it feel like you. Most of my outdoor sessions happen during or just before golden hour, when the light is soft, dreamy, and absolutely perfect for photos. If a daytime shoot works better for your schedule, we can chat about shooting in my studio or at a nearby greenhouse instead.
Once we’ve picked a date and location, I’ll send you a booking link to lock it all in. This includes an electronic contract, a short questionnaire so I can get to know your family and what makes this season special, and an invoice. All sessions require a non-refundable 20% retainer, with the remainder due on the day of your session.
From there, we’re officially on the calendar — and the fun really begins!
When should I plan my newborn session?
Congratulations on your pregnancy! Booking early helps ensure a spot on my calendar. We’ll pencil in your due date for now, and once your baby makes their debut, we’ll choose the exact session date. Newborn sessions are best during those sweet, sleepy days — typically 10–14 days after birth.
When should we take maternity photos?
The perfect window for maternity photos is usually around 28–32 weeks — your bump has popped, and you still have plenty of energy to enjoy the session. Plus, babies have a way of arriving a little early… so it’s always good to plan ahead!
Planning outfits stresses me out! Can you help?
Absolutely! Before I started my photography business, I worked as a wardrobe stylist, so helping families plan outfits is totally in my wheelhouse.
I usually recommend starting with mom’s outfit first and building everyone else’s looks around that. Think complementary colors, textures, and styles — not matchy-matchy. A simple palette of 3–4 colors, with some neutrals mixed in, usually looks amazing.
If you need inspiration, I’ve got plenty of outfit ideas and color palettes on my Instagram highlights (@christinawilkenphoto), plus a blog post all about making outfit planning stress-free.
What's your turnaround time to receive our photos?
Every image gets my personal touch, which takes a little time. Your gallery will be delivered within 3 weeks — pinky promise it’s worth the wait!