What You Need to Know About the Coronavirus COVID-19 and Your Photoshoot

What You Need to Know About the Coronavirus COVID-19 and Your Photoshoot | Sarasota Lifestyle Family Photographer

3/11/2020

photo credit: CDC

Since I mainly photograph newborns, safety has always been my number one concern when handling babies.

Now, with the outbreak of the Coronavirus COVID-19, safety is upfront and center right now. As your photographer, I just wanted to let you know the extra steps and precautions I will be taking when photographing you, your baby and/or family.

We will reschedule your shoot, if necessary, if myself, you or anyone in your family has a fever or respiratory illness.
I have the benefit of working from home, so I am not frequently out in public. Especially now, I will limit my exposure to crowds. When I am out in a store, using a public restroom, etc. I always use a sanitizing wipe to wipe the cart and use a paper towel to grab the handle of the bathroom door when leaving. I've done this for years, but it is very important now.
I will always wash my hands thoroughly before I pick up my camera. If we are doing the photoshoot in your home, I will wash my hands as soon as I enter your home. If the photoshoot is outdoors, I will wash my hands thoroughly before I leave the house. I will use hand sanitizer in front of you and again when I leave. Upon arriving home, I will wash my hands again. As you have read and heard, washing hands for at least 20 seconds is the number one defense against this virus.
As I only do lifestyle sessions, the only equipment I bring inside your home is my camera equipment. My camera and lenses are wiped down before I walk into your home and when I return back home after the photo shoot.
When we first greet each other, I will fist bump or bump elbows instead of shaking hands. I will resist the urge to hug anyone.
Instead of using my hands to handle or position a baby, children or adults, I will be very conscious to not touch any of my subjects. I will do my best to guide you with my words. If necessary, I may show you pictures of how I would like you to position yourself.

Until this outbreak has passed, I want to err on the side of caution and be extra vigilant in protecting you, my clients, as well as myself.

May we all take the extra precautions as necessary and pray a vaccine will be developed sooner than later and the virus will be eradicated soon.

Keep Calm and Wash Your Hands!

Patti specializes in lifestyle Maternity, Fresh 48, Newborn and family photography. If you are ready to book or chat about your photo session with Patti at DreamWorld Photography, click the "Book A Call" box below or call Patti directly at 941.405.3309. We only take a limited number of clients each month. Will you be one of them? We hope so. We look forward to hearing from you soon.

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