Frequently asked questions

Childhood is at the heart of Naoi. I mainly create children's and family photo sessions in Nancy, but I can also take a portrait, photograph a pregnancy or look into a different project. Write to me about what you have in mind and I'll tell you whether I'm the right photographer for it.

It's very simple. Get in touch and we'll talk for a few minutes about your plans. We can then set the date straight away. The briefing can happen in the same conversation if you like, or later, by phone or in person in Nancy.

For a session booked well in advance, a deposit may be requested, usually 30 % of the session price. If you book shortly before, a deposit isn't always necessary and full payment can be made on the day.

Outdoors, at your home or in a place of your choice. I work in natural light, without a studio. I'll advise you depending on your child's age, the season and the kind of images you're after. Travel is included within a 30 km radius around Nancy; beyond that, I'll let you know the fee before booking.

Parents, brothers and sisters can take part at no extra charge. For a larger family, several generations or a particular arrangement, just tell me how many you'll be so I can suggest a suitable format.

I photograph children from six months old. I don't offer specialised newborn sessions. If you're expecting a baby or have a request tied to another stage of life, write to me and I'll answer according to your project.

They don't need to pose. I give them time to settle in and I adapt to their energy, whether they're shy, very lively or somewhere in between. I can guide a gesture or a movement, without ever asking them to play a role.

The Essential lasts one hour and includes 5 retouched photographs. The Signature lasts two hours and includes 10; it gives the child more time and allows several outfits or, if you wish, a second location. If you're unsure, tell me your child's age and temperament and I'll point you to the most suitable format.

Don't ask them to practise smiling or posing. Keep their usual rhythm as much as possible and choose clothes they can move in. A briefing takes place before each session to talk about the location, the outfits and what you'd like from the images. Wardrobe advice is included. If you'd like to go further, I also offer a 2-hour outfit consultation in Nancy, at 90 €.

An overcast sky or a few drops don't always call for rescheduling. In some cases it even brings a softer light and can serve the images. If the conditions might compromise your child's safety or comfort, or the intended result, we'll agree together on a new date.

If your child is unwell or something important comes up, get in touch as soon as you can. We'll simply find another date so the session can take place in good conditions.

My approach relies on minimal retouching. I prefer to gather the right conditions at the time of shooting rather than transform the image afterwards. The briefing helps prepare the location, timing, light and outfits so the photograph is right from the session itself. After that, I only balance light and colour and work on a few details, without altering faces or the scene.

After the session, I prepare a private gallery within 10 days for the Essential and 15 days for the Signature. It brings together a selection of the best photographs, often more than the 5 or 10 included in your package. You choose the images included in your session and can add more, up to keeping the whole proposed selection: 20 € per image, 55 € for three or 85 € for five, then 15 € per additional photograph.

The chosen photographs are delivered retouched in high definition. The gallery stays accessible for six months. I recommend saving your images on two separate supports. On my side, I usually keep a backup copy for two years from delivery: if you lose your files during that time, contact me and I can generally send them again. This archive does not replace your own backup. Raw files are not provided. Fine-art prints and albums can also be prepared on request.

The Parcours Naoi brings together several sessions, in Essential or Signature format, planned in advance according to your project. The dates are chosen based on what you'd like to follow over time and can be adjusted if needed.

Payment is staggered and each session is paid before it takes place. For example, for a Parcours of three Essential sessions at 540 €, the payments are 200 €, 200 €, then 140 €. The Parcours benefit is applied to the final payment.

Yes. The gift card is valid for one year for all sessions and Parcours Naoi. You can also personalise it with a short note. The date doesn't need to be chosen when you give it: the family you offer it to contacts me afterwards to arrange the session or choose one of the dates offered for a Parenthèse.

Only with your explicit consent. I send you a separate request and you remain free to decline. Your answer changes nothing about how the session unfolds or the delivery of your photographs.