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Silva Studios Photography

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Guides

Everything I get asked before a session, written down so you have it in advance. Each one is drawn from what I have already published here — nothing is held back for the download. They are free, they are yours to print, and the only thing I ask for is a name and an email so I can send it.

maternity · 5 pages

The Maternity Wardrobe Guide

Colors that hold up against desert light, fabrics that move in wind, and how to dress a partner and older kids so nobody matches but everybody belongs.

maternity · 2 pages

The Maternity Countdown Planner

A timeline keyed to your due date — when to book, when to shop, the photo window, and what happens the week of. Printable.

newborn · 2 pages

The Newborn Session Prep Checklist

The 48 hours before, as a checklist. Room temperature, feeding timing, which window, and the short list of what actually needs tidying.

newborn · 3 pages

The Newborn Wardrobe Guide

What the baby wears, what you wear while holding her, and how siblings fit in without taking over the frame.

family · 4 pages

The Family Wardrobe Guide

How to dress a whole family without it looking like a uniform — including the person who refuses to cooperate on clothes.

family · 4 pages

Family Photos With Small Kids

The honest one. Naps, snacks, the bribe that backfires, and permission to stop caring whether everyone looks at the camera.

couples · 3 pages

The Couples Wardrobe Guide

Two people, one palette, no matching. Plus what the desert does to color and fabric, and which shoes survive the walk.

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Let's make something you'll still love in twenty years

Tell me a little about your family and what you're hoping to hold onto. I answer every message myself, usually within a day.

Monday – Sunday, 9am – 7pm