Ready for a day of joy and laughter? Imagine golden sunlight and genuine smiles—these sessions turn your day into cherished keepsakes.
However, getting ready for the session could be a hassle, especially if you’ve never done it before. In this guide, I’ve included outfit suggestions and some tips and recommendations to help you have a great experience and get beautiful photos you will be proud of.
Styling Your Outfits
First things first—let’s talk outfits! For this session, think light, airy, and comfortable. Soft, pastel colors work beautifully. Avoid anything too dark or overly patterned; we want to keep the focus on your smiles.
1. Go Light and Airy: Choose breathable fabrics like flowy dresses and comfy shorts.
2. Opt for Soft Colors: Pastels and bright hues is perfect. Avoid dark colors and busy patterns.
3. Add Smart Layers: Light cardigans or hats can enhance your look while keeping you comfortable.
4. Prioritize Comfort: Select outfits that allow freedom to play and move easily.
5. Footwear: Barefoot is ideal, but stylish sandals or slip-ons work too.
6. Coordinate, Don’t Match: Choose complementary colors and styles for a cohesive yet individual look.
Get ready to shine and make those beach memories unforgettable!
Tips for Helping the Kids Get Ready
Here are some tips for helping kids get ready for a photo session:
- Explain what the photo shoot will be like so they know what to expect. Let them know they get to have fun posing and playing in a beautiful setting.
- Encourage them to go to bed early the night before so they’re well-rested.
- Lay out their outfits beforehand so there’s no fussing or last-minute scrambling the day of the session.
- Remind them to use the bathroom right before leaving the house.
- Remind them not to touch/mess up their clothes or siblings’ clothes.
- Set expectations for behavior – follow directions, don’t run off, no fighting with siblings.
- Remind them how fun it will be to see the beautiful photos with the whole family.
The key is giving them age-appropriate preparation so they feel involved while also preventing last-minute issues. Most importantly, stay positive – the photos will be great if they’re having fun!
What happens if it rains?
If it rains, I will work with you to reschedule your session. If we cannot find a date that works for you, I will refund your deposit.
If you have a flexible schedule, we can wait until the morning of your session to decide if we will proceed with it or reschedule. The weather forecast can be unreliable, so if your family is willing, we can still show up to the session. If we get rained out, we reschedule, and you will not lose your deposit. With this approach, I can shoot most of the time.
We are not good at taking pictures; will you guide us?
Honestly, I'm not natural in front of the camera either, so I understand. I will tell you what to do the entire time, so you don't have to worry about a thing.
What if my kid doesn’t cooperate?
If your kiddo is not cooperating – don’t worry (because they will feel that). I will follow their lead and do my best to capture happy moments.
There will never be any pressure to look into the camera to smile.
Can pets join the session?
Of course! Pets are so fun to include in the photos. When booking, please let me know if pets will be joining and what kind of pets.
After we do a few shots with the pet during the session, you'll need to prepare in advance how to keep the pet safe while we work on the photos without the pet.
