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So, you’ve done the easy part and booked your session! Now comes what most say is the stressful part-PLANNING - - Then panic sets in - - Don't worry, I got you! Choose your session below and it will take you to your portal to sign your contract, fill out the questionnaire to tailor your session to you, and your session guide on tips on what to bring and wear!

tips + tricks for all sessions

Some of these might be repeated from previous sections, but they're important!

1. If you’re bringing little ones, bring their favorite books, toys, etc…I love some of the beautiful images I have gotten of them playing with their favorite toys, or being read their favorite books, mostly because as parents, we don’t typically take photos of ourselves at one of the most memorable times a child will look back on! Getting read to!
2. Bring anything special to you, I love incorporating special items into shoots, just makes it all the more YOU!
3. - Be sure that your clothes fit you properly - clothing too big can make you appear larger than you are while clothing too small can highlight those things properly fitting clothes would not. Remember, the only thing I am not in control of on the day of your session is your clothing choice, so if you’d like to send me photos of what you’re thinking if your unsure, feel free! I want you to look your best!
4. - I love scarves - I REALLY do, however, they can make your neck disappear and face seem larger than what it is! So if you’re not feeling your best, it’s best to ditch the scarf, if you’re feeling like you’re rocking it, then bring that and your confidence to your session, by all means!
5. - Outfits for families - Okay, we’ve all seen them, the 90s black turtle neck and matching jeans family photos. If I even have to say it, I’m sure you would appreciate not looking like one big blob of stonewashed denim with a black ball, and a bunch of faces sticking out, right?! Don’t get me wrong, I’m all for matching with Christmas jammies, onesies, etc…but for family portrait sessions, it’s best to coordinate clothing, rather than match. An example could be, for those fall sessions, pick a patterned flannel for someone in the family and choose the colors that you find in that flannel to coordinate the rest of the family with, with more toned down patterns or solids!
6. - Hair and makeup - I refer all of my clients to my hair and makeup gal, she is AMAZING and will make you look your best the day of your shoot. That being said, be sure not to do or try anything new the day of your shoot, without a run through first. Naturally enhanced is my best way of describing what photographs the best! She will pick out the best things to highlight those amazing features of yours! Also, if bold is your normal choice, feel free to go full on glam! You can contact her at 740-731-1491, her name is Savannah Gordon.
7. - This tip is for those bringing little ones to the session! Let’s face it, sometimes our perfect little angels, as much as the camera loves them, they might not be feeling it that day. That being said, I’m not above bribery ;), bring snacks, favorite toys, etc…that way, we can break for a moment so they can see this whole thing may not be as bad as they thought! Well rested, well fed little ones usually have the most fun, but as a toddler mom myself, I know that the ONE day I need my little one to nap and eat a good lunch is the ONE day she refuses. Things happen, we’ll make the absolute best of it we can, and some fun memories along the way!
8. Another tip for little ones! If they typically nap at the time of their session, an earlier nap might help with the fussies!
9. HOW DO I POSE??!?!!?!? Relax, that is not your job the day of your shoot! Your job is to make memories! I offer guidance throughout the entire session creating moments, laughs, memories, and even a few smiling/posed images in there, I’m here to make you feel your best, look your best, and not treat this just as another thing you have to do, so we make it fun and easy!
10. - My last, and one of my most important tips is to HAVE FUN! Yes, my canon knows when you’re stressed or yelling at your kids to smile! haha, so just come ready to make memories, play, laugh, and be silly. Go with the flow, and I will guide you from there! Do not have one concern about your posing, that’s why I’m here!
11. - Be sure to look over the products I offer, picture them in your home, and feel free to ask any questions prior to your session! I use a professional lab, and the products I offer, I have in my home, and let me tell ya, every time we have someone over they always comment on them! So I recommend investing a little extra on these items, after all, you want these memories to last forever :) They will be available to purchase from your online gallery and shipped straight to you!