I know this is probably the hardest part of prepping for the shoot, but try not to over think it! It’s best to wear multiple layers and use accent colors that tie into one another.

Pick one color and coordinate off of that. You can always hop over to my pinterest and check out my favorite color coordination examples.

Whatever you do, please do NOT show up all matching (ex: jeans, white tops). I love seeing personality and individuality!

Don’t forget to remove
these items:

• Sunglasses on your head
• Hair ties tied around your wrist.
• Cell phones from pockets
• Keys from pockets

Relax. I want to capture your family being YOU.

Have fun with your family. Don’t be afraid to pick up your children and toss them in the air.  Have fun. Snuggle. Play

Know that not everyone has to look. We’ll nail the posed shots early, so don’t worry there. If you are engaged as a family and loving on each other, your eyes will be on your family members and your smile with be natural.

No cheese, please. Please, parents… leave the “cheese” at home.  It usually elicits a “cheesy” cheese and no one wants that! I’ll get ’em to laugh!

Please arrive on time. Session time starts at scheduled appointment time, not from client arrival time. If you happen to be running behind, please please text/call or email me. I can adapt, but just give me a heads up. However, sunrise and sunset shoots are VERY time sensitive.

Bribes – if you need ’em. I’ll have a treasure chest full of goodies for them to pick from.

Since COVID, I recommend that my clients bring their own blankets. Pick one that compliments your outfits.

Lip gloss and/or a hair tie, in case of wind.

Dogs: Bring ’em anytime – just give me a heads up as sometimes the locations we choose don’t allow them.

What Not to Bring:

• Sick kiddos. If your child has had a fever or vomiting in the past 24 hours, let’s just reschedule. They’ll probably be much more themselves when we do meet up! Same goes for me. If I am sick, I will absolutely reschedule. Please reach out me ASAP.

We will not re-shoot due to irritability of children. 
I promise I will work hard for laughs, giggles and make funny faces. The pressure of a photoshoot can be a lot on a child when they feel the heat from mom and dad, so the best way to avoid this is to just relax and love on your children throughout the session.