Forget Awkward Poses & Stiff Smiles—Here’s What to Expect
If the thought of stepping in front of a camera makes you cringe, you are not alone. Almost every family I work with tells me the same thing before their session: "We are so awkward in photos," or "My partner hates getting their picture taken."
If you’re worried about standing frozen in rigid, unnatural poses while I tell you to move your left chin down two millimeters—take a deep breath! That is not how we do things here.
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.
1. Prompts Over Poses
Instead of forcing you into stiff, static positions, I use active prompts that get your family moving, laughing, and interacting naturally.
Rather than saying "stand there and look at me," I’ll give you simple, fun directions like:
"Walk toward me holding hands, and tell the kids who actually ate the last cookie!"
"Wrap Mom in a massive, high-energy group sandwich hug!"
"Whisper your favorite secret joke in your partner's ear in your deepest monster voice."
By giving everyone something fun to do rather than something to perform, the awkward tension instantly vanishes—and the smiles that follow are 100% real.
2. The Magic of Real Connection
Here is a secret that surprises most parents: you rarely need to look at my lens.
The photographs you see on my website that feel warm, emotive, and full of life aren't created by everyone staring intently at the camera. They happen when you look at each other, snuggle up, play with your kids, and enjoy being together.
Look at your family, not me: Focus on your partner’s smile or your child's giggles.
Embrace the messiness: If your toddler twirls away or decides to climb dad like a tree, go with it! The sweet, unscripted in-between moments often become the images you treasure the most on your walls.
3. For the Partners Who Dread Photo Day
To all the dads and partners reading this who would rather do almost anything else than spend an hour getting photos taken: I hear you, and I’ve got your back.
I keep my sessions fast-paced, relaxed, and completely painless. There’s no endless standing around, no cheesy smile commands, and zero pressure. My approach feels more like a casual stroll with your family than a high-stress photoshoot.
You don't need to know what to do with your hands or how to position your body—I will guide you through the entire process step by step, keep things light, and get you back to your weekend before you know it.
You Just Show Up & Love Your Family
You don't need to practice smiling in the mirror, and you don't need to prepare a single pose. Your only job is to show up, relax, and love on your favorite people—I'll handle all the directing and technical magic behind the lens.