Family Stlye Guide
As a mom, I know first hand that convincing your crew that taking time out of your weekend to get dressed and stand in front of a stranger with a camera is not what they are most looking forward to.
So first and foremost I am beyond proud of you for making the first step and THANK YOU for choosing to do your session with me!
I am going to do my very best to make this a great experience for you and your family, which is why I created this session guide for you!
This section is super important to read!
I always recommend selecting lighter tones and more muted shades.
By avoiding ultra-bright, bold colors, it will help bring all the attention to your faces and let the eye focus on the way you feel about each other.
The camera loves shades of soft pink and muted blues,
mixed with sophisticated light neutrals like heather gray, creams, leather brown, navy, and white.
DAD
I always think a nice pair of khakis or navy pants dresses up any neutral colored button up and could coordinate with almost any color dress you choose for yourself!
-Dress pants
-Khaki pants
-Nice jeans
-Blazer
-Solid button down shirts
-Ralph Lauren Polos
-Ties or bowties
-Suspenders, vests, watches
MOM
Alright mom, its your time to shine and purchase that long, flowy dresses you’ve been eyeing. Your family’s outfits will be coordinated to match YOURS. Shocked. I know.
As much as you love your kiddos, take this opportunity to make a memory where you feel your best!
Start doing your research now and feel confident and gorgeous for your session with your family!
And don't forget, add a little more makeup than you normally do.
A colored lip and extra blush will really look great it pictures!
Kids
1.Talk about the shoot and what they can expect!
Anxiety is the stealer of joy and the last thing we want is for our kids to be scared or anxious.
2. Show them pictures of past sessions so they know what they're going to be doing!
3. Bribe them with something special after the shoot!
Whether its an ice cream treat, or a trip to the Target toy aisle!
4. For young ones, make sure the time of the session doesn't interfere with nap time!
This is huge! If it does, please let me know and we’ll work it out!
5. Try on their clothes ahead of time to make sure they fit and aren’t “itchy” or “too tight”.
We want a great picture, but if they aren't comfortable its not going to be fun for anybody. :)
6. FEED them!
The last thing we need is for kiddos to get HANGRY in the middle of their session! You can also pack some clean snacks in the car on the way! (water, grapes, peanuts, cheese sticks, crackers)
7. Praise, thank, and be proud.
There is nothing that our kiddos want to hear more than how proud we are of them, how great they did, and THANK YOU for doing this for mommy and daddy!
THE DO'S & DONT'S
OF A FAMILY SESSION
do:
-GPS the location
-Show up 10 minutes before
your session time
-Wear a long, flowy dress
-Wear an outfit that covers or hides
your trouble areas
-Choose colors like neutrals, earth tones, pastels
-Wear solids or non-busy floral patterns
-Prep your kiddos with good naps, snacks, and treats
-Have the kiddos go potty before you leave
- get excited and have fun!!
don't:
-Bring a ton of props- the focus should be on YOU.
-Wear outfits that cling to or exposes your trouble areas
-Choose primary colors such as red, blue, or yellow.
-Choose loud colors such as orange, red, or hot pink.
-Underdress (t-shirts, tennis shoes, or shorts)
-Forget to match accessories to each outfit
-Stress! I will do ALL the work!
