We're big fans of colors - reds, yellows, and blues look beautiful in photos. When you are coordinating your outfits, we recommend you stick to the same color groups or pick a limited number, for example, all fall colors, all cool colors or shades of oranges and reds, something like that. This will help you look polished, cohesive, but not overly matchy-matchy. But most importantly, you should wear something that you're comfortable in and that you love wearing. Give the kids a say in what they're going to wear too! That'll make them feel empowered and excited about the process.

A great family portrait session is one where everyone had fun. So to prepare your kids and spouse for the shoot, talk about what would make the time fun for each of you. What games would the kids like to play during the shoot? A game of tag is a great way to get real photos of you all having fun. Also, set realistic expectations. Someone probably will have a break down at some point in the shoot, so don't worry! That's real life and we want to get those pictures too. Also, make sure everyone is well fed and bring lots of food and snacks. Everyone is grumpy when they're hungry (especially Jay). Finally, nothing dampens a kid's mood more than threats of punishment. Make it fun, keep it light and be as positive as you can. Bring some favorite treats or toys and use them as needed.

We normally offer mini-sessions about 3-4 times a year. Contact us for more information about when we'll be offering our next session.

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