10/23/2026
I’m so excited to introduce “Just As You Are” Sessions, an addition to my photography offerings for children (and adults) who may feel more comfortable with a different approach to photos. Whether your child is autistic, has big sensory sensitivities, is nonspeaking or nonverbal, experiences dysregulation, or even struggles with traditional posing or instructions, these sessions are for you. (This cannot replace a regular session for others. We will not be doing posed photos like a normal session.)
Please tag a parent below who may be interested this! ❤️
There is no expectation that your child will sit still, look at the camera, follow directions, or do things a certain way. I work with your child, not against them.
So what does a session with me look like?
Honestly? A little bit of everything!
I’ll chase, run, flip, roll, crawl, chat, explore, take breaks, wait patiently, and follow your child’s lead. I don’t guarantee a smile with eyes locked on the camera, but I can guarantee to photograph some essence of your loved one for you in a soft way. We’ll give them space to warm up, time to feel comfortable, and the freedom to be themselves. I’ll be there with my camera, looking for those little moments of magic that can be so fleeting.
Think of me as your personal grasshopper with a camera, bouncing around the grass trying to catch those precious little moments while your kiddo does their thing. 😂
These sessions will look a little different from my traditional sessions. The main focus will be on helping your child feel safe, comfortable, and free to be themselves while I capture the moments that happen along the way. Parents and siblings are absolutely welcome to join in, play, interact, and be part of the memories, too! Along with their loved items they can bring!
Here’s how booking will work:
🌼 The Quick & Easy | $50
15-30 minutes. Perfect for kiddos who have a shorter window for photos, need a quick visit, or do best with a quick little adventure. (10+ images depending how it goes, with a good session being 50 images)
🌼 The Take Our Time | $80
30–60 minutes. Great for children who need more time to warm up, prefer to take things slowly, enjoy interacting and chatting, or have siblings and family members they’d like even more. (30+ images, good sessions giving upwards of 80)
-EDITED images, for print or social media.
And the most important part? These sessions are here to stay! This is a permanent part of Pepper & Lace Photography because I believe every family deserves the opportunity to have photographs that reflect their children, their personalities, and their lives.
Your child doesn’t have to perform for my camera. They don’t have to be having their best day. They don’t have to fit into a mold. They just have to show up as themselves.
I also want to add for those who made it this far, if you have a child like this and have any advice for this new addition to run smoothly or attract the right families, please feel free to let me know. ❤️