Keeping you safe during your Outdoor Family Sessions amidst COVID-19

Dad with his kids piled on his shoulders and in his arms standing in front of a beautiful mountain lake.

For those who have an Outdoor Family Session coming up in April and beyond….

As we all know this pandemic has invaded just about every aspect of our lives! It’s happened with lightening speed and has been difficult digesting all of the changes thrown at us at once. Currently, I am confident that my Outdoor Sunset Sessions will be unaffected by the recent, measures taken to slow the spread of COVID-19. In fact, being outdoors with my family is one way we are planing to cope! Below are some guidelines I will be following to ensure all of us are doing our best at keeping one another healthy during your family sessions.

Little girl in a tuto dress running with leaves in her hand in a grassy park at sunset.

Most importantly: Reschedule if you are sick

I am 100% ok with rescheduling your sessions!!! In fact, I only schedule two sessions a week to accommodate for weather or illness already… because let’s be honest, kids always get sick! So I’ve already got you covered! The most responsible thing we can all do is follow the CDC’s Prevention advice and stay home and away from others if we are showing any symptoms. So PLEASE contact me ASAP if you need to reschedule your session.

Limited Contact During your Session

If you have had a session with me before you will know that I am usually very hands on and am known to most kids as “auntie Brigette”. As much as I will want to scoop your little ones up and run around with them, I will follow the advice at hand and maintain a safe distance from you and your family members. Not to worry, I can still give plenty of direction and conduct entertaining puppet shows for your toddlers from 6 feet away. I am certain we can make this work, just as we are having to adapt to so many other things during this unprecedented time.

Little girl in a pink sun dress holds a butterfly in a field of yellow wildflowers.

Connecting with Nature is Therapeutic

One of my favorite aspects of being a Family Photographer is the ability to work in the great outdoors and be surrounded by Mother Nature! My sessions have been described as “Playdates” that I just happen to take my camera to. I think now more than ever it’s going to be necessary, and even therapeutic, to get outside! Luckily most of my favorite locations are quiet and secluded, perfect for social distancing and having time to just relax and play with your family.

Normalizing things for you family

During emergencies like this, it’s even more important to preserve some of the normal aspects of life like family dinners around the table, outdoor playtime, and yes even having a photo-shoot! Giving your family an hour or two of FUN during a stressful time is the least I can do. My hope is to give you a little joy while looking through your session’s images during a time when we could all use a little more :) So, in conclusion, I look forward to seeing all of my families that have already booked sessions this year, and will take every precaution needed. If you have ANY questions I’m here!

Family playing by a creek that leads to the ocean.