First off, if you've never had photos taken before, its going to be way easier and more fun than you probably expect!
If you are looking for a “look at me and say cheese” sort of photographer, I am NOT your girl!
We will take the traditional, look at the camera photo everyone would like, and then I don’t want you to look at me at all! I want you to focus on your family, I will guide you with small prompts or instructions to capture natural smiles and emotion from..
I want you to focus on the connection you all share, and just be.. you! So make sure to bring your playful positive attitudes, this means you too dad!
Gently sing to your little ones, play with their hair, touch their faces, whisper little secrets, cuddle, kiss and tickle them! Let walk along the beach and find shells, play with the waves, find flowers in the grass, and throw pines cones in the lake.
I am here to capture your connection with YOUR family, not my camera, and I would love for you to use this time to give them your undivided attention.
SOME QUICK TIPS TO PREP FOR OUR SESSION
Enjoy this time with your family, and please don't worry if your little loves run away and play or won't sit and smile nicely for the camera, I don't expect them too! I want to capture them as they are, and for their true personalities to shine through so when you look back in years to come you won’t have photos full of forced smiles, you will have genuine heartfelt memories. I want your images to be full of so much emotion, that when you look at them, you are transported back to that moment in time.
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Make it a relaxing day
Your session should be the only event on that day, stressed parents and over tired children are hard to photograph! So make it a relaxing day!
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Towels
99% of the time if we are visiting a water location for your session, we will end up getting wet towards the end! Bring a towel and a spare change of clothes for everyone.
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Maps & traffic
Remember to jump on and map out the location and plan your day accordingly, check for traffic and allow time to change children if you are waiting until you arrive at the location.
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Snacks & drinks
You would be amazed at how a snack can change a hangry child during a session!