Let’s talk about setting yourself up for success when you book a family photography session. The planning can feel stressful. You’re investing time and money in documenting your family, so wanting it to go well is a given. You have to get your people ready and to a location (or have your home ready… though I’ve long said I don’t see messes; I just work around them). Here are a few ways to simplify your session.
Choose a location you love, and if you have children of a certain age, make it a location without a playground.
Keep wardrobe choices simple and styled in line with who you are individually and together. A little color coordination goes a long way, but there’s no need to outright match.
Bring non-messy snacks and water, even if it’s a short session.
Let me guide exact photo spots. I’m looking at lighting as well as background while also wanting to help you look and feel your best.
Enjoy being together. It looks good on you and is the simplest and best way to have a photo session that produces photos you’ll love for years to come.
When Gigi approached me about family photos, she wanted to celebrate a move back to Connecticut and the sweet relationship her boys share. Keeping their session low-key and focused on simple interactions produced a selection of images that documented just who they were as the holidays approached.
