Richfield Portrait Photography

If you have never been introduced to the perils of the photographic mini session, read this! 

It gets pretty loud around here, and it is often chaotic, but we love the silliness, and we laugh a lot. However, the studio is a place of work so anyone running, throwing things, fighting or swearing will be spending some time benched on the stairs. If I have to chase your kid up the stairs or break up fights that takes precious moments away from your session. I have thrown families out for lighting fireworks and other crimes, and I am not afraid to do it again. 

Tantrums and tears are allowed to run their course. Usually, we wipe away the tears and move on. Don't feel bad if your two-year-old flings themselves on the floor, it happens every day and I often feel like doing it myself. Don't think your kid is the baddest kid in town, someone else's kid is always worse. 

Don't underestimate the effect COVID had on some kids, especially the little ones. If it's not too busy I am happy to go 10-15 minutes over your 30-minute session free of charge if someone needs a few more minutes. If your three-year-old is shy or is uncomfortable being around strangers it would be best to book a one-hour session.

If your child has special needs, such as ADHD, please, please tell me beforehand. We can schedule you for the last session of the day, so we won't feel rushed. When you make your booking, let me know what kind of quirks your little one has so I am prepared!

If the little person is absolutely distraught you pay on the day, and I will give you a gift certificate for a free session. Often the second time around is much easier.

Bribes are very much encouraged. Bring something for the kids and for dad. Make sure everyone is well fed and well rested.  Don't be surprised if the cooperation bribe you offered your four-year-old to get them out the door, is instantly forgotten when they walk through my door.  Be prepared to make a second more lucrative deal. If you do make an upgraded bargain, don't let them have anything until they uphold their end of the deal. Half-eaten suckers make purple tongues and when removed from their tiny, sticky grip it often results in a hysteria we may not recover from.

Please arrive on time, there is never a slow day, and the schedule is often packed.

I understand a perfect smile is a priority for most but sometimes the smiles don't come. We record who the little person was on the day..tired, ticked-off, overwhelmed, sad or shy. 

Try to avoid too much black when you pick your outfits. 

If you are running late or something happens at the last minute it's ok, just send me quick text on 612-368-2161 otherwise I will be sitting in my basement all alone wondering if you are ok.

Payment is due on the day and can be check, cash, credit card or PayPal.