Advice for requesting a photoshoot

Hello, I hope this is the right place to ask. I want to get advice on hiring a photographer for a first birthday photoshoot, and what’s appropriate to request.

First, I’d like to mention I had a photoshoot for my first child and the theme was lemons, the previous photographer did an outstanding job especially having a lemonade stand as a prop. She no longer runs that business, so I’m unable to go to her. Now, my second child’s theme has been strawberries and I thought it would be cute to have a strawberry stand. But I know I’ll need to find another photographer, and I’m not sure if they’ll have props to set that up.

Would it be appropriate to ask for a setup when I’m looking for photographers in my area? There are a few that are known to take first birthday photos and there’s some who are trying to build a portfolio. So I’m making sure to look for ones who are comfortable with having babies as a client.

I just want to let it be known that I don’t have expectations of everyone doing the same thing as another photographer, and that everyone has their own unique setup. And I’m sure it would be rude to show them an example from someone else’s work.

I just want to be able to do it right when it comes to being a client, and not to offend anyone. Also, I’m not asking about purchasing. Just wanted to know how to word something nicely and avoiding anything that comes off as rude or picky.