How to plan your family photo session.
I love an easy to follow list so have created one for you to help you plan your family photo session.
I’m sure you have been inspired by some beautiful images and would like to create the same for your family but not sure where to start.
Let’s consider a few things. Where do your family love to be? I have 2 very active boys so outside is a great option on in our home where they have plenty of activities to do that they love.
If you have a newborn then my home studio or your home are great options as you will have all the home comforts you need.
Location of your family photo session
What do you want your family to be doing when they are being photographed.
What do you want to wear?
How can you help them enjoy the session
What time of day works for your family
Family photo session location
Take a minute to think of what location would suit your family.
A big park will give you photos a beautiful backdrop and allow your children to have fun.
Your family home will be full of memories that can be included in your photos, special toys, this children playing in their bedrooms, your garden and a photo at the front door is a great memory of each home you have shared.
The beach which again will give your photos a great backdrop.
What activities would you like your family to be doing. What make your children roar with laughter or play really well together.
What outfits would you like your family to be wearing
My advice would be to start with what you want to be wearing and work from there. Would you like to be dressed like its a special occasion, jeans and a shirt, in your swimmers or for winter sessions wrapped up wearing a lovely knitted scarf and wellies. What ever your decided use this theme for the whole family.
How to help them enjoy the session.
If they are active boys then along side your family photos you will get photos of them being active
If we are at the park they will want to collect sticks and climb
If we are at the beach they will get wet
The photos are to capture you all having fun together so all the above will add to the memories
How to prepare everyone for the session.
No one wants to be hungry so some healthy snacks at the ready
No one wants to be tired so consider the time of day
No one wants to be cold. It might be warm when you leave the house after running around but it can soon get cold once you are on a field, on the beach or the sun has gone in. Bring extra layers!
