8 tips for familes before your photo session(1)
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Andrea Muscroft<br />
Photography<br />
8 T I P S F O R F A M I L E S<br />
B E F O R E Y O U R P H O T O<br />
S E S S I O N
Let's face it, a <strong>photo</strong> <strong>session</strong> can be<br />
challenging, but it doesn't have to be. To<br />
help I have produced this helpful<br />
booklet which contains some useful <strong>tips</strong><br />
to get the most out of <strong>your</strong> <strong>session</strong>.<br />
Please enjoy.
1. Choosing <strong>your</strong> outfits<br />
How do you wish <strong>your</strong> dream family images<br />
to look? If you wish <strong>for</strong> soft and elegant<br />
images then I recommend neutrual colours<br />
with soft, flowing fabrics .... think cream,<br />
very soft pastel, oatmeals, light browns, tans,<br />
grays and slate blues.<br />
If you wish to showcase the fun side of <strong>your</strong><br />
family choose co-ordinating colours (although<br />
not matchy, matchy) with bold accent colours,<br />
such as, hues of gray with bright red accents.<br />
You can also add fun accessories like scarves,<br />
headbands, hats etc.<br />
But most of all wear something that you<br />
feel com<strong>for</strong>table in.
2. Be well rested and well fed<br />
Be certain not to schedule <strong>your</strong> <strong>session</strong> around<br />
<strong>your</strong> child's nap or bedtime. Don't arrive to<br />
<strong>your</strong> <strong>photo</strong> <strong>session</strong> on an empty stomach, If<br />
you however intend to eat after the <strong>session</strong><br />
please give everyone a healthy snack be<strong>for</strong>e<br />
the <strong>photo</strong> <strong>session</strong>.<br />
3. Be sure to leave plenty of time<br />
Mum's are often around be<strong>for</strong>e a <strong>photo</strong> <strong>session</strong><br />
getting everyone dressed and ready. If you can<br />
why not treat <strong>your</strong>self and get <strong>your</strong> hair/make<br />
up done be<strong>for</strong>e the <strong>session</strong> you will feel so much<br />
more relaxed. Give <strong>your</strong>self extra time so that<br />
<strong>your</strong> are ready be<strong>for</strong>e it's time to head out of the<br />
door.
4. Dads don't worry, be happy<br />
Dad's, I understand that you dread the family<br />
<strong>photo</strong> <strong>session</strong>s, but please understand how<br />
important capturing <strong>your</strong> families special<br />
moments are. These images will be left as a<br />
legacy when <strong>your</strong> children are all grown up,<br />
with families of their own. Once you see the<br />
happy faces of our wife and children and the<br />
amazing <strong>photo</strong>graphs, you will be so glad that<br />
you gave this time to <strong>your</strong> family
5. Just relax and enjoy<br />
Help me to capture those natural images of<br />
<strong>your</strong> child by talking with and coaxing out<br />
those smiles naturally and easily.<br />
6. Have fun with <strong>your</strong> family<br />
Dont' be afraid to tickle <strong>your</strong> children or give<br />
<strong>your</strong> wife a sweet kiss on the check. Tell <strong>your</strong><br />
husband how much you love him and<br />
appeciate him <strong>for</strong> being there <strong>for</strong> <strong>your</strong> family.<br />
Have fun, laugh, giggle, joke, embrace, kiss,<br />
snuggle and play. Doing these thcings will<br />
allow me to capture the emotion and true<br />
beauty of <strong>your</strong> family
7. Bring an activity that you enjoy<br />
doing together as a family<br />
Some of the most sucessful <strong>session</strong>s have<br />
involved an activity that the family loves to do<br />
together. This gives you something to do with<br />
<strong>your</strong> hands and feet, engages little ones and<br />
brings out the authentic smiles. Love to play<br />
board games? Why not bring one along?<br />
8. Its ok not to smile at the camera<br />
at the same time.<br />
The best <strong>photo</strong>graphs are often the ones<br />
where everyone is engaged or interacting<br />
with each other. If you are engaged as a<br />
family, <strong>your</strong> eyes will be on <strong>your</strong> family<br />
members and <strong>your</strong> smile will be natural.<br />
These are the images that you will cherish<br />
most because they depict <strong>your</strong> family<br />
connection and <strong>your</strong> love.
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