frequently asked questions

WHERE ARE YOU LOCATED?

I am located in North County San Diego, California and my sessions take place in several different locations within San Diego County.

WHAT TYPE OF SESSIONS DO YOU OFFER?

I specialize in family, maternity, newborn lifestyle and motherhood photography. I do not photograph events (birthday parties, baby showers, baptisms, etc.)

DO YOU PHOTOGRAPH WEDDINGS?

At this time, I am not photographing weddings or elopements.

HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN A PHOTOGRAPHER?

I started photography as a hobby in 2017 when my oldest son was a toddler. I then took a leap of faith and started my photography business in March of 2019.

WHAT OUTDOOR LOCATIONS DO YOU USE?

When you book a session with me, you'll receive a list of my favorites locations to use in San Diego. Depending on what vibe you're going for, I typically use either beach locations, wooded areas or open fields.

DO YOU HAVE A STUDIO?

No, all of my sessions are done in outdoor locations or if you book a lifestyle newborn session, your session will take place in your home.

WHEN WILL I RECEIVE MY IMAGES?

Your images will be ready 2-3 weeks after your session date. They are displayed in a private online gallery where you will be able to download, share, and print them however you like.

HOW FAR IN ADVANCE SHOULD I BOOK A SESSION WITH YOU?

I suggest booking at least 3 months in advance to ensure you have a spot on my calendar, as my schedule tends to fill up quickly especially during busy months. If you’re thinking of booking a fall session for the months of September-December, I suggest booking even sooner (at least 5 months in advance) as fall is my busiest season and books up very quickly!

I'M PREGNANT, WHEN SHOULD I SCHEDULE MY MATERNITY SESSION?

The standard time frame for taking maternity photos is between 30-36 weeks. However, each woman is different and there are absolutely no rules against doing your photo session outside of this recommended time frame. For instance, if you are having a high-risk pregnancy and maternity photos are important to you, you may want to consider scheduling your session earlier than the recommended time frame to avoid overexerting your body later in the pregnancy. Also, some women tend to show earlier than others so if you'd like to schedule at 25 weeks or sooner, then do it!

I'D LIKE TO SCHEDULE A NEWBORN SESSION BUT I'M NOT SURE WHEN MY BABY WILL ARRIVE. HOW DO I KNOW WHEN TO SCHEDULE?

If you are booking a lifestyle newborn session in advance, I suggest booking 1-3 weeks after your due date. I’m pretty flexible with rescheduling newborn sessions so if your baby arrives sooner or later than your due date, we can adjust the date as needed!

DO YOU SELL PRINTS?

Yes! Professional, high quality prints are sold separately. Once you receive access to your online gallery, you will also have access to my print store where you can purchase high quality prints and products. Although you have the printing rights to print the photos at any photo lab of your choice, I highly recommend printing them through my professional lab. It really makes a huge difference in the quality of the photos and I want to ensure you have the highest quality products to display in your home!

I’M READY TO BOOK! WHAT IS YOUR BOOKING PROCESS AND HOW DO I BOOK A SESSION WITH YOU?

Yay, I’m so happy to hear you’d like to book a session with me! If you’re ready to book, please visit my BOOKING LINK. The booking link will allow you to see my availability, pick a date, and complete your online booking. Please note that you’ll be required to pay a non-refundable retainer payment of $150 and sign a contract to reserve your date. After you’ve booked your session, you will receive a client prep guide from me to help you prepare for your session.

have more questions?

Feel free to email me at info@vivianaphoto.com if you have any additional questions!