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If you're reading this - then you've booked a session with me! This is an exclusive client only guide for new & established clients. This guide was created to help you prepare for our upcoming session! I want our session to be as seamless & enjoyable as possible. In this guide, you’ll find styling tips, FAQ’s, and a rundown of how a session with me will flow, so you know what to expect. Let’s create something special.
If you're still deciding a location, follow the link below to access my detailed Location Guide!
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Style Guidance!
Here you'll find some examples and tips of what I think photograph best, but the most important part of styling for your session is choosing an outfit that you feel comfortable + confident wearing! So use this advice in a way that makes sense for you + your family.
TIPS
- Consider the weather when picking your outfit!
- Layers are the best when its cold, and could help create a couple different looks without fully changing.
- Bring a big coat or blanket on colder days!
- Incorporate accessories to add more interest to the photos - hair bows, cowboy hats, jewelry.
- Coordinate colors for everyone - but don't necessarily wear the exact same outfit!
do's
add textures- denim, sweaters, corduroy, buttons, ruffles
choose 1-3 colors to coordinate outfits around
dresses, blue jeans, tan pants, sweaters, button ups, neutral/muted colors
dont's
busy or large prints
logos or lettering
all black (especially for maternity- black hides the baby bump!)
everyone wearing the exact same outfit
Session Day
On the day of our session, I will send a reminder message! Please arrive at the location no later than 5 minutes before our session start time. If we are meeting at a location like a large park, I will text you an exact pin of where to meet me!
During our session-
Once we meet up, we will walk to the first spot together! For full sessions, I typically have 2-3 spots at the location that I plan to shoot at. We will start with prompts that include movement, then capture standing poses. I’ll save sitting poses (if any) for last, and ask if you have any poses in mind before we wrap up.
Where do we put our hands?
Don’t worry! I’ve come to our session prepared to guide you every step of the way - from where to look & where to put your hands to prompts to capture movement & candids!
Planning tips & FAQ
When will we get our photos back?
Galleries will be delivered via a private online gallery within 2-4 weeks from our session date!
How long will our online gallery be available?
You will have access to your gallery for 60 days after it's delivered. I will send a reminder email before the gallery is removed from my site.
What should we pack?
You should bring water, snacks for the kiddos, treats (if you're bringing fur babies), and sonograms if this is a maternity session or pregnancy announcement! Reach out if you'd like more help with prop ideas or if you're wanting a background set up in your session :)
What if it rains?
If the weather is looking bad I will reach out and offer any openings I have for a reschedule! If you don't mind the rain and our session location isn't weather dependent, I will leave the choice up to you! Some locations (local trails) we will need to reschedule or change locations so that we don't damage our trails!