How will the session run?
We will all meet at our aggreged location and i will go around to the kids first introducing myself and getting to know everyone for a few minutes! Making sure to put you all at ease. I will see how everyone is feeling, if there are some anxious little ones we can play a game or I can do individual family photos for those ready to go and let them see that it’s fun! I havent met a kid that didn’t warm up to me, I am not afraid to get silly with them!
We will get a lot of different combinations, all will include everyone looking at me as i know grandparents love that one to be printed and hanging proudly on the walls! But a lot of the session focuses on your families connection and interacting with each other. Shots we will aim to get are the following:
Everyone together
Individual family units
Grandchildren
Grandchildren/Grandparents
Cousins
Older siblings with parents
And any other combinations that you have in mind!!!
Its a great idea to have some games/songs in mind for the little ones! I know during my own family shoot my littlest loves Row Row Row your boat so we were all singing that to him when he was getting upset!
Just remember I'm there to capture you, just you. Not who you think you should be in front of the camera - so just be yourself. Don’t worry about being the perfect family, if things start to go sideways or someone is having a moment we take time out, there is no pressure!!!
What do I wear? Do I need to go shopping?
Well any excuse I say to go shopping, but really you will probably have that perfect outfit in your wardrobe already. Keeping things simple, classic and neutral and wearing what makes you feel good. You don't have to be matchy matchy but complimenting each other is perfect. Think textures like linen, denim & knits. But most of all be comfortable and just remember - these photos will be around and hanging on your walls, so you probably don't want a 'Just Do It' logo across your t-shirt! Here are some ideas (you can also search on Pintrest, its a treasure trove of great outfit ideas!) Here are a few I found myself.
Rain drops & sniffles:
Especially at the moment while the world deals with Covid-19 if you or your family get sick or it's raining, we can reschedule and there isn't a re booking fee. If I'm not well I will do the same (especially with newborns as we don't want to risk them getting sick). If it's an outdoor shoot, we'll defiantly postpone. If it's indoors, it depends on the light, as I'm a natural light photographer, I need beautiful light coming in your windows to light the room! Also know that i am up to date with all my vaccinations including my 3 Pfizer shots, whopping cough and the annual flu shot!
So you can just Photoshop that right?
Sorry I don't Photoshop. I will enhance the natural beauty in every photo and capture you and your family just as you are. I can get rid of a blemish or that bruise your toddler has because he has just started to walk and that's what they do! But I can't make you skinner or give you those white teeth you want (although I can recommend a great dentist!)
Ok we had a great session now what happens?
After your session, I will have a sneak peek ready for you within 48 hours on my Instagram/Facebook pages. Then you will receive your gallery with a mix of colour and black and white within 2 weeks! Once you have received your photos, you can download them straight to your computer. Please save them and back them up, as I only keep them for 2 months.
In regard to printing, I suggest using my professional printer and not your local 1 hour printing place, as the colours will not be like what you see on your screen. Check out more information on printing here
I cant wait to capture you and your amazing family!
Smiles,
Kirstyn x
