Every session includes your fully edited digital images — no hidden upgrades, no ordering appointments, no pressure. Your photographs belong to you, and you’re welcome to archive them, share them, and print them however you choose. Heirloom artwork design is completely optional, and exists simply for families who would like a little help bringing their photographs into their everyday lives.

Not necessarily. Many families include images from past sessions, phone photos, and meaningful family archives. When designing larger wall artwork, professional images typically reproduce best at scale — but smaller pieces, albums, and multi-image layouts can beautifully incorporate a wider variety of photographs.

Yes — for both albums and wall art. While many of my design clients are families I’ve photographed myself, I’m happy to work with images from another photographer, a family archive, or a meaningful collection you’ve built over the years. The same care and intention goes into the design regardless of where your photographs came from.

Yes. With a simple photo of your wall and one measurement, I can create scaled layouts showing how different artwork groupings would look in your space — before you order a single thing.

No. The designs I create use standard print sizes, so you can order artwork independently or through my studio — whichever feels easiest for you. You’ll receive a clear, actionable plan either way.

Professional installation is available on a limited, by-request basis — availability varies by season. If this is something you’re interested in, reach out and we can talk through whether it makes sense for your project. For most families, the installation guide included with your final design documents makes the process very manageable on your own.

Yes — and I’ve made it as simple as possible. Every completed design comes with a detailed installation guide that walks you through the process step by step, including how to use painter’s tape to map your layout on the wall before a single nail goes in, how to achieve level placement with precision, and which hanging hardware works best for different frame types. Installation is easier than it looks, I promise.

The installation guide covers the most common questions, but if something comes up that isn’t addressed there, you’re welcome to reach out. Most installation questions have a simple answer — and getting your artwork on the wall beautifully is the whole point of everything we’ve done together.

The Journal has several guides that walk through the thinking behind my design process — from why heirloom art matters to how I approach layout, scale, and flow for both albums and gallery walls. If you want to understand the process before deciding, that’s a good place to start. Read the design guides in the Journal →