In the wake of COVID-19 and all the media attention it has received I really want to reassure my clients about what I’m doing in my studio to keep everything clean and safe for my littlest clients. 

While my procedures are not new and really have nothing to do with COVID-19, I want to share with you the steps I take in my studio before, during, and after every session. 

Before your session, I arrive at my studio 2 hours early to begin setting up. I wipe down all hard surface areas with disinfectants that are safe for newborns and young children. Areas such as doorknobs, light switches,  tables, and even the coffeemaker are given a good cleaning. My lighting system, camera and lens’ are also wiped down.

When you arrive at my studio I strongly encourage everyone to either take a minute and wash their hands in the bathroom and use hand sanitizer before any physical interactions occur. You’ll see me sanitize my hands through out your session. I have hand sanitizer throughout my studio, so please help yourself! 

After your session I gather up all washable items and everything is laundered in hot water and dried on high heat. If your baby touched it, I’ll wash it! Anything that’s not washable such as those little beds, bowls and baskets are wiped down and sanitized before I use them again. Even those little bonnets and headbands are spot cleaned and sanitized. Couches are chairs are also wiped down and sanitized! 

I’ll be following the Center for Disease Control and World Health Organization recommendations on preventing the spread of the COVID-19, but I want to assure my clients that my studio is thoroughly cleaned and these practices are nothing new for me! Those tiny little humans are my number one priority and their health and safety comes first!