Your Family Shoot Information
So your photo shoot is coming nearer and you’ll be wanting to prepare your styling and mentally for your session. I’ve put together some information and tips so you’re feeling ready than ever to be stunning through my viewfinder!
What to Wear - Colour and Style
As well as thinking about the colours that flatter you, also think about the styling of the images you want. Dark and chic clothes result in dark and chic images.
Light and soft result in a light and soft images! Solid colours are a must, as anything with a pattern will draw the attention away from your face. Neutral colours are a good, effective safe choice. Maxi dresses are a great easy style for ladies, with shorts and polos/shirts being a good choice for the guys. I recommend coordinating but not matching. Remember comfy as well as stylish is a good idea, as you want to be proud in what you are wearing. Bring a few items with you if your not sure or please feel free to ask me.
Accessorise
Be clear, be confident and don’t overthink it. The beauty of your story is that it’s going to continue to evolve and your site can evolve with it. Your goal should be to make it feel right for right now. Later will take care of itself. It always does.
The Great Outdoors
If you are having a location shoot please prepare mentally what is involved with having these kinds of shoots. A few things to think about:
costume changes in public - I will have a blanket of sorts in attempt to supply a change room
bugs and stuff – insect repellent may be a good idea, I will have a natural remedy on hand if required
weather – it may be hot, it may rain, it may be windy! Please keep an open mind to these elements and that if we have to re-shoot we will reschedule and make it work
stay comfortable - bring items that will keep you and your family comfortable – tissues, hand towel, wet wipes, water, snacks
public surroundings – there may be public persons around at the time of your shoot
Style of Portraiture
In your family shoot I will give you lots of direction for posing in the kids and family shots. I will also try to capture a lot of natural interaction between the family members, so making each other laugh in the session is fantastic! Your face is
the key though to beautiful photos, I want your emotions caught on camera, forever your memory. Before your shoot I want you stop for a moment and
really get in touch with what you love about your family and things that make you smile. Let your partner and kids in on this as well. This will give a more than natural element to your photos so it is the memory of a feeling not just a moment in time.
Treat Yourself
This is a great time to enhance the model in yourself, so get yourself feeling pretty and do your hair and make up like your going out for a nice date. You could even possibly treat yourself to getting your hair done or even your make up professionally. A bit of makeup is great to highlight your features but please nothing too heavy. f the children’s hair is about to be cut, try and do it before the shoot. Thinking of things like this will help ensure you’re completely happy with your final images.