Want to work together for your Family Photos this year? Here are my Top 10 Tips:
- Take a look at my galleries and blog and see if my style is a good match for you.
- Contact me at least a few weeks in advance (though Spring and Fall get booked up- so the earlier the better) and tell me what’s most important to you for a photo session.
- We’ll start to design your session. Decide what kind of shoot you want to have – in-home lifestyle vs. out-on-location? If out-on-location – do you prefer a nature vs. urban setting? What area of town is easiest for you to get to? Does your family have a favorite place? Then I’ll send you options. And we’ll finalize date/time/place.
- Decide what everyone is going to wear (give yourself enough time if you want to shop online (What to wear in Spring, What to wear in Fall) – Dress for the weather (and in Texas – that’s hot and a little less hot). Clothing guidelines: pick 3-4 colors that the family can mix and match. Remember accessories AND at least 1 week before the shoot – have everyone try on their clothes – shoes included – you don’t want any surprise growth spurts catching you unprepared.
- Book haircuts – 2-3 weeks out.
- Book manicure/pedicure for yourself a few days out (if you enjoy that kind of pampering).
- Night before – lay out the clothes, have a bag packed with a hairbrush, and some water/snacks, get a good night’s sleep.
- Day of – give yourself plenty of time to get ready, eat before you come – no one wants to be hangry, if you have littles, pack extra clothes in the car. Be on time (we choose your start time for the best light). Do one last check of faces (I’ll have wipes) and hair before we start.
- Remember – I like to let kids be kids – and I’ll give you lots of direction and games to play during our session. You may be asked to play chase, twirl in a circle, toss your youngest into the air or participate in a hug attack. And if you have ideas of images you want, please let me know.
- Have fun!
