These policies will be in effect from May 2024-December 2024, and updated at the end of the year based on seasonal cold/flu, RSV, and COVID-19 case information.

If you have any additional questions regarding COVID-19 and masking policies, please reach out directly via email.

Please note the following updates to Kirstin Bimson Photography's COVID-19 restrictions and guidelines for 2023:

No restrictions. Kirstin Bimson Photography and any employees will wear a mask for the duration of any indoor shoots. Masking during outdoor shoots will be by client request only, or at the discretion of photographer(s) during seasonal case spikes.

April - October
Kirstin Bimson Photography and any employees will wear a mask during any indoor shooting segments. Masking during outdoor shoots will be by client request only, or at the discretion of photographer(s).

For weddings and events that include indoor coverage: A minimum 10x10 foot well-ventilated private outdoor space must be provided for photographer(s) to safely de-mask throughout the duration of shoot hours. Area must have shade and/or be covered.

November-March
Kirstin Bimson Photography will not be offering indoor wedding or event coverage during COVID/Cold/Flu season. Outdoor wedding or event coverage will continue to be offered.

As we get ready to jump into the second half of 2022, please note the following changes to Kirstin Bimson Photography's COVID-19 restrictions and guidelines:

Location: Outdoor only--no exceptions
Wedding size: No restrictions
Indoor portraits: Available for couple portraits only. Couple must provide proof of full COVID-19 vaccination (2 shots for Pfizer/Moderna, 1 for J&J)
Masking: Not required by guests or wedding party
Special requirements: Open, well-ventilated private outdoor area must be provided for photographer(s) to eat and/or de-mask as needed.

Location: Outdoor only--no exceptions
Event size: No restrictions
Masking: Not required by event participants/guests
Special requirements: Open, well-ventilated private outdoor area must be provided for photographer(s) to eat and/or de-mask as needed.

Location: Outdoor only--no exceptions
Group size: No restrictions
Masking: Not required

For all shoot types, Kirstin and any associate photographers will wear a KN95/N95 face mask throughout shooting hours, regardless of client vaccination status. Kirstin also receives regular COVID-19 testing. Test results and proof of vaccination status are available upon request to clients.

If you have any additional questions, please do not hesitate to contact.

Exciting news--just as the headline states, It's finally happened! While the second shot was a doozy, I am so grateful to finally be fully vaccinated. This, obviously, has some exciting implications for my photography work as well which I had largely put aside for much of the pandemic.

Thus, I am happy to announce that Kirstin Bimson Photography will now be accepting fully-outdoor weddings for the summer and fall of 2021! As I have for the past 6 months or so, I will continue to accept socially distanced outdoor photo shoots for families, individuals, pets, and seniors. Standard precautions will apply (mask, social distance), but I'm excited to get back to work.

If you've recently been vaccinated and are eager to get to that long "to-do" list that's been gathering dust, feel free to pop over to my contact page to inquire about a shoot or details on my wedding photography packages and availability.

Be well, and happy vaccination!
~Kirstin