Family Photography

Thank you for choosing me to capture your family's precious moments! I am looking forward to working with you. This guide is designed to help you prepare for your upcoming session.

Let's confirm the date, time, and location a week before your session. Please reach out with any questions or special requests.

Location

Happy to suggest an outdoor location near you or have the shoot at your home. Please ensure you contact me a few weeks before your shoot so we can bounce ideas.

Time

Ideally it would be around sunset time for beautiful golden lighting. However, I understand this doesn't work for all families, so we can discuss this further.

Plan to arrive a few minutes early to ensure we make the most of our time together.

Choosing outfits can play a big role in how your photos turn out. Here are some tips:

• Coordinate, Don't Match: Instead of everyone wearing the same colour, opt for outfits that complement each other. Choose a colour palette (e.g., soft pastels, earthy, neutral tones) and mix and match within that palette.
• Avoid Logos and Busy Patterns: Simple, solid colours or subtle patterns tend to photograph best and keep the focus on your family's faces.
• Comfort is Key: Make sure everyone feels comfortable in their outfits, especially children. If they're uncomfortable, it will show in the photos.

In saying that, if your personality is all about wearing bright pink then go for it! but let me know so we can find a location that would suit that.

Sessions typically last from 30 minutes to 1 hour depending on your booking. We'll start with some group posed shots and then move into more relaxed, candid moments.

I go through a few group variations but to avoid disappointment, please let me know if there is a specific group variation that you would like in your session.

ie (grandad with each grandchild individually).

Anything goes when there are children involved, sometimes they need to get their energy out so we'll let them do that. We might need to pause for a cry, a feed, a nappy change, or a toilet stop. That is all fine and completely normal and will not affect your session.

Additional tips:



• Relax and Have Fun: The best photos often come when everyone is relaxed and enjoying themselves.
• Props: Feel free to bring any meaningful props or items that reflect your family's interests or hobbies.
• For newborn shoots: Feed and bath beforehand as I find this helps to relax them leading up to the shoot. If not at home bring spare clothes.
• For toddlers and older kids: Pack their favourite toys, snacks and spare clothes.

I will carefully select and edit the photos from your session. You'll receive a digital gallery within 1-2 weeks where you can view, share, and download your photos in high resolution print quality.

You will also have the option to print directly from the gallery, photos are printed at The Atkins Lab.