Tips to help enjoy your family photoshoot experience with young kids
Here is something I truly believe as a photographer and as a mom - if you have young kids and you want family photos, a lifestyle family session is likely perfect for you. Lifestyle photoshoots include lots of movement, closeness, and fun. They give your kids the freedom to be kids all while capturing your family’s beauty. But no matter, I understand that the idea of wrangling your family together in half decent clothes to be photographed by stranger can be stressful. So here are some of my favourite tips to help create the least stressful family photoshoot experience for you and your family.
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Things to bring to your family photoshoot for your toddler
Here is the thing - as a photographer, I truly don’t stress about your kids behaviour. I want them to comfortable and enjoy the experience as much as possible. But as a mom of three, I understand the stress that comes with planning a photoshoot with a toddler (or 2). If you can do anything to help make the experience a little smoother, you will. So after years of being in front of the camera and behind it, here are some things you can bring to help make a family photoshoot with a toddler a little easier.
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Tips for preparing your toddler for a golden hour photoshoot
One of the hardest things when planning family photos with little ones has to do with timing. Golden hour is the hour before sunset and depending on the time of year, this likely is past your toddlers bed time. As a mom of 3, I understand that planning something past your child’s bedtime can be a nightmare. But trust me, photographing during golden hour is worth it. So here are a few tips to help prepare your toddler for golden hour:
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What's the best time for an outdoor family photoshoot?
The perfect timing for outdoor family sessions completely depends on the photographers style. For me, I love the golden glow from a beautiful sunset. I also love intense back light and artistic sun flares (as you can see in the image above). Therefore, I have very specific times in which I like to schedule outdoor sessions. Here’s why.
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Things to consider when booking yearly family photos
For some reason, there seems to always be a little bit of stress around booking family photos. That’s okay! But I’m here to remind you - the whole thing doesn’t need to be stressful. To help yourself avoid some stress in planning your family photoshoot, here are some important things to consider:
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