Hey guys! This week I am going to talk about you've booked the photographer for a portrait session, what happens next? For many people, getting their picture taken isn't really their favorite thing to do. Getting pictures taken every year, in my opinion, is very important. Life changes so quickly and kids grow up. You want to have those photos and memories look back on.
First thing after you book, you have to decide what to wear. The ever demanding question. My number one rule is never match your background. Don't wear green if you want trees and don't wear blue if you want water as your background. Also crazy patterns are a bad idea if you want a busy background. Sometimes families have girls wear one color and guys wear one color which looks nice with the contrast. Wearing white shirts or black shirts are not always the best idea. White makes you look too bright if you are in the sun. Black does the opposite. Make sure you are comfortable in whatever you wear. If you don't feel comfortable, you can tell on your face in the picture. If you have kids in the picture, it is best if parents were neutral colors, and the kids wear bright colors. When doing a senior session, it is important to bring outfits that show off your personality. If you played a sport or if you want your prom dress in the photo.
Now the next question is, do I bring any props? Sometimes it is good to bring a blanket that you might want to sit on. Some of my clients have brought chairs or benches. If its a child session, you should bring props that tell more about them. One of my clients like tractors so we photographed the baby on a little riding tractor. The photographer wants the pictures to look how you want so don't be afraid to use any props that are special to your family. Seniors should bring any medals, sports equipment, anything that tells more about them.
The last question is where do I want my pictures taken? Sometimes the photographer will have locations in mind. One of the things that separate me from other photographers is that I come to you wherever you want your pictures taken. So if you want your pictures taken at the grandparents barn that has been in the family forever, I can do that. Some photographers do have studios. You just want to make sure you pick some place that will be a nice looking background and not too chaotic.
Make sure whenever you schedule your photos, you are thinking of the season, what the weather will be like, and if the sun will be in your face or not. If you have children, you want to make sure you don't schedule them in the middle of their nap time so they'll be cranky.
Your photographer only wants the best for your photos and for them to turn out exactly how you envisioned. Ask questions if you need help. The more prepared you are before the shoot, the happier you'll be with your photos.
You can visit this link if you would like more tips. https://www.pinterest.com/pin/182747697355058242/.
Below are a few examples of some family shoots.
First thing after you book, you have to decide what to wear. The ever demanding question. My number one rule is never match your background. Don't wear green if you want trees and don't wear blue if you want water as your background. Also crazy patterns are a bad idea if you want a busy background. Sometimes families have girls wear one color and guys wear one color which looks nice with the contrast. Wearing white shirts or black shirts are not always the best idea. White makes you look too bright if you are in the sun. Black does the opposite. Make sure you are comfortable in whatever you wear. If you don't feel comfortable, you can tell on your face in the picture. If you have kids in the picture, it is best if parents were neutral colors, and the kids wear bright colors. When doing a senior session, it is important to bring outfits that show off your personality. If you played a sport or if you want your prom dress in the photo.
Now the next question is, do I bring any props? Sometimes it is good to bring a blanket that you might want to sit on. Some of my clients have brought chairs or benches. If its a child session, you should bring props that tell more about them. One of my clients like tractors so we photographed the baby on a little riding tractor. The photographer wants the pictures to look how you want so don't be afraid to use any props that are special to your family. Seniors should bring any medals, sports equipment, anything that tells more about them.
The last question is where do I want my pictures taken? Sometimes the photographer will have locations in mind. One of the things that separate me from other photographers is that I come to you wherever you want your pictures taken. So if you want your pictures taken at the grandparents barn that has been in the family forever, I can do that. Some photographers do have studios. You just want to make sure you pick some place that will be a nice looking background and not too chaotic.
Make sure whenever you schedule your photos, you are thinking of the season, what the weather will be like, and if the sun will be in your face or not. If you have children, you want to make sure you don't schedule them in the middle of their nap time so they'll be cranky.
Your photographer only wants the best for your photos and for them to turn out exactly how you envisioned. Ask questions if you need help. The more prepared you are before the shoot, the happier you'll be with your photos.
You can visit this link if you would like more tips. https://www.pinterest.com/pin/182747697355058242/.
Below are a few examples of some family shoots.
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