Everything You Need to Know

As early as you can, especially for newborn, maternity and holiday sessions — availability is limited. Family and portrait sessions can usually be scheduled a few weeks out, depending on the season.

Every family and every story is unique, so there are several collections to fit different needs. See the full pricing page, or get in touch for a personal recommendation based on the session you're planning.

In the Cape Coral studio, at Southwest Florida's beaches, a local park, or anywhere meaningful to your family. Together you'll choose the setting that fits your vision.

Yes. Ana photographs families across Cape Coral, Fort Myers, Naples, Bonita Springs, Estero, Punta Gorda, Sanibel and Captiva. Travel beyond Southwest Florida is available on request.

If weather affects an outdoor session, it simply moves to the next available date at no extra charge.

Sim! Sessions run in English or Portuguese — whichever feels like home.

After booking you'll receive a detailed styling guide filled with outfit inspiration, colour palettes and tips to help everyone look coordinated without feeling overly matched.

Always. Most clients say they're nervous about being photographed. Ana guides you through the whole session with natural posing and prompts, so you never have to wonder what to do with your hands.

That's completely okay — and completely normal. Ana takes a relaxed, child-led approach that lets little ones play, explore and be themselves. Some of the most meaningful images happen in those perfectly imperfect moments.

Of course. Extended family and four-legged family members are always welcome — just say so ahead of time so the location and timing can be planned around them.

Your online gallery is typically delivered within 2–3 weeks. Once it's ready you can download your images, share the gallery, and order professional prints and artwork.

Yes. Every collection includes full-resolution digital files with a personal print release, so you can print them anywhere you like — though the gallery's professional lab is hard to beat.

Your gallery stays live for twelve months from delivery. Download your favourites early — Ana will remind you before it comes down, and archived galleries can always be reopened on request.

Absolutely — that's half the point. You can share the whole gallery or a single favourite, and grandparents can order their own prints without going through you.

Enter the amount from Ana's invoice on the payments page and pay it by card on Stripe's secure checkout — your receipt is emailed straight away. Your balance is due by your session day — your gallery is delivered once it's settled, and Ana always sends a reminder rather than letting it surprise you. Print and album orders are paid inside the gallery itself.

Totally normal, and planned for. The studio is warm, white noise hums, and the session simply pauses for feeds and cuddles until baby drifts off. Awake moments make beautiful photos too.

Ideally days 5–14, when babies are sleepiest and curliest. Book in your second trimester; the exact date settles once baby arrives.

Two to three hours, so everything can move at your baby's pace — never the clock's.

Everything — wraps, headbands, bonnets, baskets and seasonal sets. Just bring the baby.

Absolutely. The family portraits are often the most meaningful images from a newborn session.

Yes — lifestyle in-home sessions are available across Cape Coral, Fort Myers and Naples for families who want their story told where it's unfolding.

You're not alone — most mothers feel this way, and it's the most common happy tear at the gallery reveal. Ana guides you with natural posing, flattering angles and gentle direction, so you never have to worry about what to do. Professional retouching is included in every image.

During your second trimester. That leaves plenty of time to plan your experience and secure your preferred date before the calendar fills.

Between 28 and 34 weeks, when the bump is beautifully defined and you're still comfortable enough to enjoy the session.

You'll receive a styling guide with outfit inspiration and colour palettes, plus access to the client wardrobe — a curated collection of maternity gowns chosen to photograph beautifully. Or come as yourself: a white shirt and denim is a signature look.

Please do. Maternity sessions celebrate a growing family, so expect a mix of individual portraits and family moments.

The studio, one of Southwest Florida's beaches, a local park, or somewhere meaningful to you. Studio is intimate and sculpted; the beach at golden hour is pure Gulf-coast magic. Many mamas book a bundle and do both.

Sixty to ninety minutes — room for outfit changes, more than one location, and unhurried portraits.

Yes. Many families document both milestones together, which makes for a seamless experience and a beautifully connected collection.

Of course. An ultrasound image, tiny shoes, a special blanket or a family heirloom adds a personal thread to your story.

That's completely okay — and completely normal. Sessions are playful and child-led, never barked on command. The best frames usually happen mid-giggle, mid-run, mid-chaos.

The last hour before sunset — golden hour on the Gulf is unbeatable and worth the bedtime push.

Absolutely. The beach, a local park, the studio, or somewhere that means something to your family — you'll settle on the perfect setting together.

Yes, and multi-generation sessions are a wonderful thing to have. Mention it in advance so the right collection and location can be planned.

Your session simply moves to the next available date at no extra charge. Your photographs are worth waiting for.

Choose a date online, pay the retainer, and the what-to-wear guide arrives by email. Show up sun-kissed; leave with the best souvenirs of the trip.

This is the single most common thing people say, and it changes nothing about how the session goes. Ana directs every frame — posture, chin, hands, where to look — so you are never left guessing. Most people relax within the first few minutes.

Bring two or three options in solid colours, and favour necklines and sleeves you feel comfortable in. You'll get a styling guide after booking. Darker tones sit beautifully against the studio's charcoal backdrop.

Around 45 to 60 minutes for an individual, with time for a wardrobe change. Team sessions are booked by the half or full day depending on headcount.

You choose your favourites from the full gallery, and every selected image is fully retouched and delivered in both a square social crop and a full-frame version.

Yes. On-location team sessions keep everyone's portrait consistent — same light, same backdrop, same treatment — so your website's people page looks like one considered set rather than a collage.

Headshots are prioritised, since they are usually needed for something. Expect your gallery within one week, and sooner if you have a deadline — just say so when booking.