Thank you so much for choosing me to document this moment in time for you. I truly believe photos are so important and freeze a feeling you might other wise have forgotten about. I believe less is more when creating memories for you.
Below is a ton of information to get the most out of your session. I have been doing this for 14 years (and also have 3 kids of my own so I’m basically a pro haha) and truly found these tips help your session so much, as well as my style guide helps to achieve my style of photography. Please have a look through, let me know if you have any questions or need suggestions at all.
One more thing about me and my style is all about beautiful light. I always say I would rather shoot in an ugly place with beautiful light than a perfect place with bad light. Light is everything when it comes to light and airy photography. My studio sessions are actually photographed with studio light so can be scheduled at any time of the day (always the happiest time for your babe and between the hours of 9-4). As for outdoor sessions, all are photographed in the evening when the light is the softest. Between May and August all sessions will be after 7:00. This can be tricky with toddlers but usually with bribes it can work wonders. In the Fall, the best time for family photos in my opinion, we will shoot around 4:00-6:00 to get that golden glow. Please let me know what part of the city you are located in and what type of location you would like for your session. My style is to generally shoot in “messy” longer grass or a field type of setting. Please let me know what you are looking for.
What To Wear
Because I offer a few different types of sessions this will vary so some will apply to you and some wont.
To start, here are the outfits I have in the STUDIO
You are absolutely more than welcome to use your own outfits, please just take into consideration my tips below and see my inspiration guide HERE
For Mom – please come dressed (or ready to change) in lighter colors. Whites, creams, beige, pastels, neutrals, blush ect. My style is very light and bright so it is important that your outfit reflects this as well. Loose flowy shirts or dresses are great. Same as light colored pants with softer tops. I truly find dresses photograph best. Remember this is not every day, this is a photoshoot. Just as you would dress up for an event, this is another excuse to get dressy. You can see some examples of that HERE
Make sure to have your hair down and curled as well as makeup on. Your hands and feet will be in the photos so please do not have on distracting nail polish or jewelry. Keep it simple.
For Dad – the same rules apply for him as well as no logos or old t shirts or ball caps. Light colors are always a must. For the guys usually greys and cream colors are easy to find and work great. White t-shirts are just fine as long as they are still a crisp white and in good condition.
The goal is to coordinate your pallet rather than to match. So if you both wear white tops just make sure the style is different with textures.
For the littles – Your little one can come in regular clothing just try and keep them loose so there are little indents on his/her skin. Same consideration with headbands or hats. Because all babes vary in size I always ask my clients to bring at least 1 outfit for their little one just in case my outfits do not fit (if you chose an outfit from my collection). A simple little outfit in the same pallet as what you have chosen to wear. If you are not in the photos then please take the same advice from above for dressing babe.
Headbands and bows are great to showing off a little bit of character. Or we don’t need any, just consider to bring some as an option. Again, light in color. I do not provide these. For the girls, hair down is always best, nothing too perfect or slicked back.
Bribes – Little treats. Cherrios, num nums, ect. These are little bribes that are not messy. Things without color that we can sneak into the shot and don’t get their clothes messy are a win
Toys but NOT their absolute favorite one. Ones that make sounds or light up are perfect. But please do not bring these out until I ask. Last resort.
If they have a favorite stuffy or blanket that works with my style, please do bring it. I love personal details.
Get the Most Out of Your Session
Like anything, working together just works better. I schedule all of my sessions around the happiest time for your little one. Try and stay on schedule the morning of and the night before. It really does help. They will be a tad nervous being in an unfamiliar place and might need a little bit of time to warm up, let them take their time. We can wait until they are ready and slowly introduce them to the set. Please be on time for your session, not early and not late. The studio is the bonus room of my home so I do kick my family out. Please respect our time and treat this as any other appointment. I will email you my address and phone number prior to your session.
I will need your help getting those trusty smiles. Whether this means tickle fights or barking like a dog (yup I said it), I will need your help. Plan on running around, doing a ton of nose kisses and throwing your kids as high as they can go, Dad be ready for your work out. I like to have fun and capture those little personalities as much as I can because we all know they grow up way way too fast. Don’t feel pressured to sit still and smile and the camera. Let your kids be who there are, it’s what you’ll want to remember the most. Kids are hard to photograph so if we can work together to get those smiles the shoot should be a success. This is not a day off and will feel like an entire workout when you are done. It’ll be worth it, I promise.
But most of all, have fun. Keep smiling, play with your little one, connect with them as you normally would..
Please let me know if you have any questions at all before your session. In the mean time, please let me know if you would like a certain set up or backdrop or had something particular in mind, keeping my style of photography in mind. Every set will have an all white portion for the photoshoot. Here is a perfect example of what that looks like HERE
Here are some client sessions that nailed their outfits
Cant wait to make some memories with you!
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