HOW TO PREPARE FOR YOUR FAMILY SESSION

Because managing a large group involves a lot of moving parts, a little extra preparation goes a long way:

Arrive on Time (or 5–10 Minutes Early)

Punctuality is crucial for large groups. With many people to coordinate, late arrivals directly reduce your shooting time and cause unnecessary stress.

Keep the Little Ones Happy

Schedule Around Naps: Ensure all young children take a good nap prior to the session so they are rested and refreshed.

Pack Snacks & Drinks: Bring mess-free, non-staining snacks (e.g., gummies, marshmallows, water) to keep energy levels balanced.

Avoid chocolate, colored juices, or crumbly treats that can stain clothes or mouths.

Bring Quiet Entertainment: Favorite small toys, bubbles, or a playlist can work wonders to keep kids engaged during downtime

while other family subgroups are being photographed.

Communication & Special Accommodations 💙

Every child is unique. If your child requires special accommodations or has unique needs, please let me know in advance! I have plenty of experience and patience working with children who need extra care or tailored environments. Open communication helps me create the safest and most comfortable setting for your little one.

A Gentle Note on Moods & Expectations

Children have strong emotions, and sometimes they simply have an off day. While I do everything possible to keep the atmosphere fun, playful, and patient, a child’s mood or behavior during the session is out of the photographer's control and directly impacts the final images. Trusting the process, keeping things low-pressure, and having fun together is the best way to get great results!

Pick a Point Person

Designate one or two family members to help the photographer direct relatives, call out names for specific group breakdowns, and keep everyone organized.

Wardrobe & Styling Recommendations

Coordinate, Don't Match: Choose a cohesive color palette with 3–4 complementary tones rather than having everyone wear identical outfits.

The Perfect Fit: Have everyone try on their outfits beforehand to ensure comfort and confidence.

Steam & Iron: Please press or steam all clothing in advance. To keep outfits wrinkle-free during travel, consider hanging them in the car and putting them on right when you arrive at the location.

Avoid Busy Patterns & Logos: Steer clear of large brand logos, graphics, or overly distracting patterns that can draw attention away from faces.

Glow Ready: Moisturize skin well, and bring along lip balm, powder, hairbrushes, and hairspray for quick touch-ups between shots.

Protect Those Smiles: Avoid foods or brightly colored drinks shortly before the shoot that could stain teeth, tongues, or lips.

IMAGE SELECTION, COPYRIGHT & STUDIO POLICY

You Choose Your Favorites: You will select your final images from a proofing gallery.

RAW or Unedited Images: RAW or unedited images are unpolished working files and are never given out or sold under any circumstances.

Only fully edited, finished photos represent the photographer's work and quality.

Additional Images: If you fall in love with more photos than what is included in your package, additional edited photos

may be purchased for $20 each.

Copyrights & Proofing Rules: All copyrights are strictly owned by the photographer. Screenshotting proofing galleries

is strictly prohibited and constitutes a breach of contract.