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HOW TO PREPARE FOR YOUR SHOOT:

Each client will have a consultation with me before the shoot to discuss the desired results. 

However, in general, please follow these tips and your photo shoot will be a success:

Clothing:

1. Infants- family heirlooms, solid colored onesies and naked bodies are best.  Don’t forget about cuddly blankets and hats!
   

2. Children- solid tops and pants-khaki or jeans.  Or go super fun and have brightly colored clothing!  It’s up to you!
   

3. Families- the same color range (i.e. all blue tones) or all white tops and long pants on bottom. 
   

1. Typically, more formal shots look best when everyone looks similar.  If you only want informal poses, there can be more variety.
   

2. Knees/legs can be distracting in formal poses.  Please wear long pants when you can.
   

3. Clothing changes are encouraged!
   

PHOTO SHOOT ESSENTIALS:

1. Don’t forget the SNACKS!  Bring your child’s favorite snack to help keep them in good spirits!
   

2. Think about your child’s favorite things to play with.  Bring some of those along to help them relax and forget about the camera. (I.E. dress up clothes, blankies, balls and other things you don’t mind in photographs.)
   

3. If we are shooting outside, please be aware that we will play and we may get a little dirty. If you want to use a special outfit, let me know before hand and we can discuss our options.

TIPS FOR ANY PHOTOGRAPHER:

So many of us love taking photographs, but do you ever wonder why they turn out so GREAT when a professional is taking them?  Well, in order to take your BEST looking picture try to follow these rules (most of the time) and you’ll be surprised how much it helps!

1. Fill the frame- as you’re looking in the viewfinder, make sure there’s not a lot of empty space around your subject, especially above heads.  AND...avoid cut-off limbs!
   

2. Use the flash only when absolutely necessary- natural lighting usually creates more pleasing results and doesn’t produce red eye!
   

3. Try to take pictures when no one is looking- when people are relaxed and not focused on having to say “cheese” they look happier and more like themselves!