How to Have the Best Photo Session! Birmingham, Alabama Family Photographer
Booking a Family Photo Session is exciting and intimidating all at the same time! I can’t tell you how many families arrive to their shoot with frowns on their faces from the stress of getting out of the house on picture day. (Trust me… I have experienced it in my own household as well)
Gladly and maybe proudly - I can tell you that when people (husbands and kids included) leave my photo sessions they are full of smiles! Often times the kids tell me they aren’t ready to leave!
So, what’s the secret?
Here is the prep list I give to my families…
Preparation!
Spend a few extra minutes in the days leading up to your shoot laying out all of the clothing (underwear, socks, shoes and accessories included).
Make sure it is ironed.
Make sure it’s in a place where it can’t be trampled.
Timing
Give yourself a few extra minutes with the goal of arriving to your session a few minutes early.
EAT!!
Make sure that everyone (including you and your spouse) have had something to eat!
Hangry people do not like to cooperate with anyone or anything.
THE CAR RIDE
Turn on your family’s favorite songs.
Grab a favorite drink on the way.
Take a minute for everyone to say what they really like about everyone else
Arrival
Keep the momentum from the car ride…. Compliment your kids and spouse’s appearance as they get out of the car. (If the ride didn't go as planned, no worries! Take a minute to change the atmosphere... it's never too late)
Let the Photographer take lead!
I promise that I am a pro at working with all different personality types of kids, teens and adults. Don’t try to direct your child (or husband) at the same time your photographer is. (It confuses and overstimulates which leads to grumpy people)
Change your EXPECTATIONS for Perfection!
In our social media driven world today all you see is the final edit. What you don’t see is the toddler rolling around on the ground and the teen rolling their eyes.
Book your family session with these 2 goals in mind:
Spending some really sweet time with your family
While your photographer is capturing the moments you’re sharing
Keeping these thoughts in mind will allow you to relax and have a blast at your session!
I am looking forward to working with you and your family!
Feel free to text, call or email 205-470-7195 or kristie@kristieallenphotography.com
Be sure to check out my blog post on HOW TO CHOOSE A LOCATION FOR YOUR PHOTO SESSION