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What to Wear for Your Family Session
A Stress-Free Guide to Looking & Feeling Amazing Together
Here’s the good news: you don’t need to spend hours stressing or force everyone into identical outfits. When you keep things relaxed, comfortable, and coordinated, your family's natural connection is what shines through.
Prepping Young Children for Photo Day
A Stress-Free Playbook for Parents
If you are feeling a little nervous about how your young kids or toddlers will behave during family photos, let me stop you right there and give you a huge high five: you are completely normal, and your kids are going to be great.
As a family photographer, I expect kids to be kids. That means running around, showing off their favorite dance moves, getting distracted by cool leaves on the ground, or needing a minute to warm up. I never expect toddlers to stand perfectly still or smile on command (honestly, that would be pretty boring anyway!).
My goal is to capture genuine laughter, real connection, and the sweet, playful stage your family is in right now.
How Posing Actually Works: The Candid & Guided Approach
If the thought of stepping in front of a camera makes you cringe, you are not alone.
My goal is to capture the genuine laughter, quiet snuggles, and playful energy that make your family yours. Here is a peak at how my guided approach actually works so you can show up feeling completely at ease.
Day-Of Photo Prep Checklist
Your Morning-Of & Pre-Session Cheat Sheet
On the day of your session, keep things simple, take a deep breath, and use this quick checklist to stay on track.