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Mini Session

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Welcome

A quick note
We are so thrilled to be working with you and we can’t wait for our time together during your mini session! It’s normal to be a little nervous about your photo session. We still get nervous before we take photos – and we do this for a living!
Regardless of the season that you’re in, and whether your babies are big, small or furry, this time in your life deserves to be captured by something other than your iPhone.
Make it a success
Please plan accordingly if you are changing into your outfits when you arrive, traffic, etc so we can start on time and not feel rushed.
We recommend you to arrive about 10 minutes early so you have a little bit of a “buffer” in case you end up running late. Please keep that in mind, If you are late to the session, we cannot go past your end time to make up for it.
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Let’s start with something comfortable! We would love for everyone to be elegant yet comfy at the same time. A good rule of thumb is to coordinate but don’t match.
Find a color palette that you love and choose outfits that compliment each other without looking too matchy-matchy. We suggest to start with the ladies ( mom/wife/fiancee/model) and choose an outfit she feels confident and beautiful in. Then plan the color palette and everyone else’s outfits from there. If you have a fun patterned outfit you would like to use, limit it to one person. That way they will pop and still coordinate with everyone else. Multiple patterns can look busy, and this way they won’t be competing with one another. Add dimension and interest by mixing up the texture of the clothing material and accents. Keep our backdrop in mind when choosing your clothing. If we are on a beach, aim to dress in clothes that are light and flowing. If we are surrounded by fall leaves, layering in great textures is a great option.

Hats, scarves, jewelry, blankets, headbands, and more are all great ways to add another layer of your style into your session. We love fun patterns! Mixing patterns is a great way to add interest in to your photos. Layers add texture and textures add interest. Denim, chunky knits, lace, cords, etc. These are all great ways to incorporate your style. Be sure to choose colors that compliment each other. Colors that will stand out best are muted, earthy tones. Some examples are: mustard yellow, mauve pink, browns or khaki, dark blue, hunter green, dark reds/oranges. Make it your own! This session is about you and your family, it is so important to make sure your personality shines through in every aspect, I would recommend to avoid giant logos and neon colors.

Make it fun

For the Kiddos

Pack a bag with snacks, water and any small objects (like toys or lollipops) that might help us get their attention when it’s time for them to look at the camera. If they are old enough to understand you, it’s a good idea to prepare them for what’s to come before the session starts. Explain how much the photos mean to you so they know to be on their best behavior. A lot of families discuss and pick something fun in advance as a treat after the session if they’re good listeners, like an ice cream cone, for example. It also helps if their bellies are full and they’ve has some good rest beforehand.

For Everyone Else

The rest is easy

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Once you’ve found your style & look, having everyone else coordinate is easy. Complementary colors are awesome to photograph.
Prints are welcome but as you may have noticed, only one print per style, as to avoid clashing prints
I hope these tips are helpful, and if you have any questions about anything written above, or just about the session in general, please do not hesitate to ask. I look forward to working with you soon!

Dont Worry

Every thing will be alright

Don’t Stress! Mini Sessions are so much fun and really the point is for them to be as little stress on you as possible. So my best advice for you is to think of it as a fun activity for you and your family or your fiancee, or your baby bump, or your sister, or WHOEVER and don’t stress over it.
We encourage all of our clients to be in the moment and not worry about the end result. We will capture some beautiful photos, & You will be more emotionally attached to the images if you have FUN while taking them. We are there to capture you having fun and create memories of a beautiful day.!
I hope these tips are helpful, and if you have any questions about anything written above, or just about the session in general, please do not hesitate to ask. I look forward to working with you soon!

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Please arrive a little early before your scheduled time so you are ready to start at said scheduled time (meaning having your kids in their clothing, hair fixed, face wiped, etc) Sessions will be booked back to back so if you are late, you will only have the remaining time to complete your session. This is most important! Shooting time will be 20 minutes for the outdoor session and 30 minutes for the studio Session. If you have any questions, please let us know beforehand. Don’t think of it as a photoshoot. Think of it as a few minutes of uninterrupted time with your family or loved one, hugging, kissing, snuggling, laughing, running, twirling…no work, phones or email. Just a few, sweet moments together. Relaxed families = beautiful photos. We start right away with a few posed family shots, but quickly work our way to very easy-going family interactions with lots of candids, laughter and fun. No need for the kids to smile and look at the camera for every shot. Our goal is to capture the essence and love in your interactions.

One More Thing

FAQs

If weather is an issue, we will be in contact with you as soon as possible. In the case that we need to reschedule, we will do our best to find a new date that works best for you and your family. We know it takes a lot of time to get ready for your photoshoot. If the weather looks like it won’t be great, We typically try to make the call at least 12 hours in advance.
When it comes to posing for your session, you don’t need to worry about a thing! We’ll guide you through the entire process beginning with “poses” that are super easy and natural. Throughout your session, we’ll keep an eye on your hair, makeup and outfits to make sure things stay in place. We want you to feel as relaxed as possible and enjoy your time together!
As soon as possible after your session is complete, we’ll start going through your pictures to choose the best ones. The gallery will be ready in one week’s time.
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