Planning Your Photo Session (Part 4) - Prepping for the Session {Terre Haute lifestyle photographer}
If you missed the first three posts in this series, you can check them out here: part one, part two, and part three.
This is the last post in this series and I hope it's been helpful! Now that you've decided on the purpose of the photoshoot and what you want to do with the images, picked your location, outfits, and props, all that's left are the little details.
Here's a sort of random list of tips for the day of the session. I'll probably come back later and add more as I think of them, or if you have any you'd like to share I'd love to hear them! Just leave a comment at the bottom of the post.
For family/child sessions:
1. Make sure everyone (especially toddlers and husbands!) are well fed and well rested before the sesison. It's hard to cooperate if you're hungry or tired.
2. If your nails or your daughter's nails are painted, make sure there are no chips!
3. Yes, shoes (and socks) will likely end up in some of the photos, so make sure to wear appropriate ones (unless you're planning to go barefoot, which is fine too).
4. Sessions are fun and the kids pretty much run the show, so this usually isn't necessary, but you might want to bring a little reward/snack/bribe just in case.
5. If your session is not at your home, bring extra clothes for little kids. Just in case.
6. If your child has a special blanket or stuffed animal or any other comfort thing, make sure to bring it.
7. Don't coach your child too much before the session. They don't need to look at the camera and smile for every photo, they don't need to be perfect, and they definitely don't need to say cheese. Let them relax and be themselves. Don't expect perfect behavior.
8: Make the session a fun experience. Bring something fun that you like to do together, whether that's a bottle of bubbles, or a book, or a football. Go out to eat or to a movie after the session, or take the kids to the playground. Make the day all about your family and enjoy each other.
For newborns:
1. Don't stress. Just have a couple of simple and comfortable outfit choices, a few blankets, and anything special you want in the photos handy, and make sure the house is nice and warm. Don't feel like the baby has to be awake, or has to sleep. Most likely, he or she will do the opposite of what you want anyway, so don't stress about it. We can get great images either way.
2. You will end up in some of the photos, so be ready for that. I suggest a simple, solid shirt for both parents.
For seniors:
1. Make sure you eat a little bit before your session.
2. Double check that you have all your outfits and accessories.
3. Bring a friend if you want. It's always more fun that way.
4. Relax, and come ready to have lots of fun.
I hope this series was helpful! If you have any tips to add (or questions to ask), just comment below! If you're ready to schedule a session, you can click here to contact me.
This is the last post in this series and I hope it's been helpful! Now that you've decided on the purpose of the photoshoot and what you want to do with the images, picked your location, outfits, and props, all that's left are the little details.
Here's a sort of random list of tips for the day of the session. I'll probably come back later and add more as I think of them, or if you have any you'd like to share I'd love to hear them! Just leave a comment at the bottom of the post.
For family/child sessions:
1. Make sure everyone (especially toddlers and husbands!) are well fed and well rested before the sesison. It's hard to cooperate if you're hungry or tired.
2. If your nails or your daughter's nails are painted, make sure there are no chips!
3. Yes, shoes (and socks) will likely end up in some of the photos, so make sure to wear appropriate ones (unless you're planning to go barefoot, which is fine too).
4. Sessions are fun and the kids pretty much run the show, so this usually isn't necessary, but you might want to bring a little reward/snack/bribe just in case.
5. If your session is not at your home, bring extra clothes for little kids. Just in case.
6. If your child has a special blanket or stuffed animal or any other comfort thing, make sure to bring it.
7. Don't coach your child too much before the session. They don't need to look at the camera and smile for every photo, they don't need to be perfect, and they definitely don't need to say cheese. Let them relax and be themselves. Don't expect perfect behavior.
8: Make the session a fun experience. Bring something fun that you like to do together, whether that's a bottle of bubbles, or a book, or a football. Go out to eat or to a movie after the session, or take the kids to the playground. Make the day all about your family and enjoy each other.
For newborns:
1. Don't stress. Just have a couple of simple and comfortable outfit choices, a few blankets, and anything special you want in the photos handy, and make sure the house is nice and warm. Don't feel like the baby has to be awake, or has to sleep. Most likely, he or she will do the opposite of what you want anyway, so don't stress about it. We can get great images either way.
2. You will end up in some of the photos, so be ready for that. I suggest a simple, solid shirt for both parents.
For seniors:
1. Make sure you eat a little bit before your session.
2. Double check that you have all your outfits and accessories.
3. Bring a friend if you want. It's always more fun that way.
4. Relax, and come ready to have lots of fun.
I hope this series was helpful! If you have any tips to add (or questions to ask), just comment below! If you're ready to schedule a session, you can click here to contact me.
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