MATERNITY/FAMILY
SESSION PREP GUIDE
01. Outfits
What should I avoid?
Sunglasses or glasses with Photochromic Lenses
Maxi Watches and Necklace
Neon colors at all costs
Caps
Flip Flops
Sport Shoes
Short with pockets on sides
High heels (if shooting in a location with grass)
Anything with logos, graphics, labels, etc... (unless we are going for urban look like downtown or a fun photoshoot)
Everyone wearing the same color and patterns
When you have a family session avoid dressing everyone with lots of different clothing print, instead choose at least two different prints and dress the other members with basic color clothing to give a harmonic look.
Coordinate but don't match.
02. Outfits
What should I wear?
Lace Outfits
Textures, texture, textures: You can add it by adding a kimono or cardigan to the look, a hat, etc...
Flowy maxi dresses and Skirts can add a beautiful movement to your pictures, specially if you are expecting and if you have kids they also love to play with it and we can capture some beautiful candid moments.
Don't be afraid to accessorize with:
Fedora/ Floppy Hats
Bonnets
Crown Flowers
Hair Bows
Bow Tie
Suspenders
High knee sockS
03. Where to Shop?
I do offer a client closet but if you want something different feel free to check the shops below
04. Appearance
Tanning
I recommend you to tan at least 7 days before your session. Sunburns and spray tans in the week leading up to your session are cognizant of your sun exposure. Also keep in mind that sometimes (specially if you are self tanning), a wrong product can end up making you orange, yellow or give you discoloration and streaks.
Fixing sun burns and harsh tan lines take extensive editing and require an extra retouching fee.
Nails
Please be sure that your nails are manicured, nothing fancy though just because your hands will make their way into the photos.
Makeup
Wear your makeup 30% darker than what you would normally wear. It will help add depth and contouring.
Recommended Hair stylist:
Mackayla
Cel: (816)279-1027
05. Kids
If you would like to help make your child laugh, please stand directly behind me and not off to the side.
Avoid colorful drinks or lollipops anything that will stain their cheeks, mouths or teeth within 24 hours of your shoot.
I encourage you to NOT ‘’force’’ your kids to smile, pose or sit still for the session. Forcing them to do something they don’t want to will only make them upset and the session might end because your little one will end up crying the rest of the session.
Make sure your kids are well rested and fed at least 1 hour before the session, a well kid is a happy kid.
Please avoid letting your kid take a nap while driving to the session. Most kids need 15-30 minutes to completely wake up from their nap and sometimes they can be a bit fussy about it.
06. Time and last minute issues
This is probably the MOST important steps to follow.
Arrive at least 10 minutes earlier to give yourself plenty of time for last minutes issues that may arise specially if you don't know the location or area where your session is taking place.
The client that is late arriving to the session will have the amount of time late deducted from the time allotted for the session (as stated in the contract). If the client doesn't make in time for the session the payment won't be refunded and the session won't be rescheduled.
If you have small children, accidents sometimes might occur such as spilled milk or dirty diapers thats go over the clothes, so make sure you bring an extra outfit change in your car in case something like this happen.