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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.
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Make it a success

Rule of thumb!

Since this is a mini session, we have sessions booked back to back. Please plan accordingly if you are changing outfits when you get here, traffic, etc so we can start on time and not feel as rushed. We recommend you plan to arrive about 10 minutes early so you have a little bit of a “buffer” in case you end up running late. If you are late to the session, we cannot go past your end time to make up for it, so please keep that in mind!

What to wear

Let’s start with something comfortable! You want everyone to be elegant but comfy at your session. A good rule of thumb is to coordinate but don’t match. We will be moving around during our session, so make sure you put yourself and kids in something that moves with you and isn’t too tight or itchy.

For the LAdies

Say yes to the dress and the skirt

Dresses and skirts look most stunning because they really flatter every female body, especially on camera. I recommend avoiding pants and shorts for your session, and saying yes to a dress or two instead. Long, full-length, flowy dresses and skirts look amazing on camera because they bring extra movement to the photos. Consider softer fabrics like chiffon or tulle which allow for beautiful movement in the images. When considering the length of your dresses or skirts, it’s also a good idea to factor in whether or not there will be little ones in your photos. Cute, shorter cocktail-length dresses photograph beautifully, but if you have little ones in your photos, a floor-length dress or skirt, or perhaps a cute midi-skirt, will make moving around with your kids much easier, and look perfect on camera, too.
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Dont forget to accessorize

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.

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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
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.

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. 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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