Yay! It's time for your photo session! Now what?
My goal is to make this a fun, relaxing experience. The tips below will allow you to have the best possible session. My shoots consist of mainly candid moments & interacting. You will, of course, get those shots of everyone looking but I love the in between moments & connections with family members.
01. What do I wear?
-Coordinate, don't match!
-Neutrals with pops of color photograph wear.
-Don't be afraid of patterns.
-No neons please!
-Accessorize.
-Be sure to remove hair ties, watches, old nail polish (stick with a more neutral color nail especially for newborn sessions)
02. Get in close!
My favorite photos are the ones where you can feel the love. It is all about feeling the connection between people. And remember, not everyone needs to be looking at the camera at the same time. As long as your together & snuggling, laughing & being in the moment that is what we want!
03. Have fun!
THIS is the most important part of any session. Let loose a little & have some fun because it really brings out your personalities & makes for some awesome photos! Don't be afraid to play with your kiddos, show me how you interact at home & in real life. Toss them in the air (a great job for dad!) tickle them or give them relentless kisses! Let them get dirty & just be. Interacting with them & getting those smiles out naturally will make for the best photos & allow them to be genuinely happy.
-So relax, goof off a bit & let yourself have a good time.
Some final words of wisdom...
-Give yourself plenty of time to get ready. Rushing to the session will most likely result in feeling rushed during the session.
-Make sure your kiddos are well rested, avoid scheduling during or around naptime or bedtime. And if they are cranky we will make the best of it. It's best to let kids be kids & not force them into something they don't want to do! Letting them play around will be more fun for them & less stressful for you!
-Don't come hungry! This could make for some cranky adults, or worse...cranky kids.
-Consider bringing a favorite toy or even a small snack to keep them happy & full (just keep it tucked away until needed)
-Lastly...remember, I'm an everyday person that takes photos of everyday people & I can't wait to meet you!
Every client is unique & perfection is a thing of the past.
These photos are meant to be moments frozen in time for you. Help me make them that much more special to you. Whether that is having me meet you on your family farm, meeting up at your favorite fast food joint or laying down in a field with your little one who is growing way too fast. I want to be there to help capture it all. Let's create something special.
