5 Tips for a Session with me

This week’s blog post is all about you. Sometimes it can be a big decision when it comes to booking with a Photographer. There can be many unknown things or things beyond your comfort level. I want to take some of the uncertainty away for you and help you to enjoy your session or finally book that session.

When booking your session here are a few things to think about.

1 - Pick the location you would like your session to take place at.

2 - Plan your expectations of the photos you are looking for. An example is if you are booking a family session do you want just group shots? Or individual shots? Or certain pairings? Or multiple outfits?

3 - When deciding what to wear, choose an outfit that is comfortable. 

4 - If you have any special items that you would like to be photographed with bring them. Maybe you have a special blanket, sweater or hockey stick, or so forth.

5 - Relax. I like to make my sessions as much fun for you as I can. You do not need to worry about uncomfortable poses, just be yourself and you will enjoy how natural the session feels. 

1 - Location

Location is number one because it becomes our meeting point for that session and it also will bring to life your ideas for planning what you have in mind. These photos will last you a life time, so they might as well mean something to you if they can. If you have a special spot I can try and make it work for you. Sometimes you may not think that your own yard is good enough or your house isn’t clean enough, but I assure you they are! These locations represent you every day, they are full of meaning. Now at the same time maybe you don’t want it at a special spot but you would like your photos in an area that is pretty in a certain season or has a beautiful feature or a rustic feel. Whatever you have in mind I will gladly help you to narrow down a location. 

2 - Expectations

Plan your expectations for your session. Decided if you want a full session or a mini session. Maybe you are looking for a more specific session too, like newborn or engagement. Once you know what type of session you want you can tell me what kind of shots you would have in mind, if you had examples you can share them with me. If you were unsure of what to do, do not worry I have lots of ideas., all you have to do is show up.

3 - Clothing

Pick an outfit that is comfortable. If you feel comfortable in the outfit you have chosen it will help you to naturally just feel more comfortable being photographed. You will be less worried about how you look and you will feel more confident and chances are you will be able to have a lot more fun than if you were in an outfit where you were restricted or not as confident about. 

4 -Special to you

Maybe you have a special item that you would love to be photographed with but haven’t been brave enough to do so. Do it! I have been able to have some very unique photo shoots. One of the neatest ones I did was with a family and their dirt bikes. They love to dirt bike as a family so that was so fun capturing them and their bikes, it had so much meaning for them. It could be a blanket, a hat, a scarf, a book, or even a coffee mug, if it represents you or something important to you bring it. 

5 - Relax

Relax and enjoy. Im not going to lie and say that having a photographer take your picture feels so natural…because it doesn’t. However it can be fun though. I like to crack some very lame jokes and help you to feel comfortable but sometimes having a snack with you or a cup of coffee can do that for you also. I promise to make it as fun as I can. You can expect me to make some super odd sounds and that will also help you to be more relaxed when you see me acting super odd behind my camera. Just reminder this is for you and all about you so enjoy your session, you are worth it. 

I hope that these tips help you to decide to book with me. For 2022 I am offering $100 body confident session. They will be a half hour session and you will get every photo back that turns out. So often we are way too hard on ourselves. If that is you, I want to change that for you and show you that no matter your age or body shape, you are beautiful. 

Have a good week everyone. I can’t wait to hear from you soon.