Family & Couple Sessions: What to Wear (& a few tips)…

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What to Wear (& a few Tips)…

It is worth taking a little time to consider what to wear for your photography session. If you’re wondering what to wear, generally neutrals are always a classic – plain creams and whites with denim – great for our climate too.  Generally, try to avoid strong stripes, logos and patterns, as they don’t photograph as well.  If you prefer dark colours I suggest that you dress the family in similar tones.  Most importantly, wear what YOU want; be yourself, whatever makes you feel good, look great, and whatever you feel comfortable in.  Put your children in clothes you love to see them in – these photos will likely be looked at for years to come!

Please be sure to pack some snacks for the kids (& bribery lollies!) and I totally encourage you to bring along any props that are significant to you – favourite toys, clothes, games & accessories – anything that’s current to your family.  I have had family pets included in sessions too.  I see this session as a snapshot of this time, so these things are important.  Sometimes people include something personal that represents anyone missing etc.  I find if the children feel involved, even coming up with their own ideas, they enjoy the session more.

A spare set of clothes is wise for little ones too. Children are our most precious treasures and having beautiful pictures of them as they grow is very important.  Please take meal times and nap times into consideration when preparing for your session.  If it is during naptime, please make sure your little one is rested up before picture time!  Same with feeding – a full belly is a happy belly (sometimes that applies to Dad too!)

If your children are young (usually under three) I strongly recommend bringing a friend, carer or family member to help distract your little ones during the shoot, get them looking in my direction and keep them happy & giggling.

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Formerly based in Abu Dhabi running my own photography business, I relocated back to my native England in the Summer of 2017. Now I’m based in beautiful Warwickshire, and I still specialise in natural light, on location lifestyle photography to capture love, light & life through my lens. 

For me, photography is an essential way to preserve priceless memories and freeze moments in life. Time is all too fleeting and before we know it, the years pass by and we look back and wonder where the time went. We can’t stop time, but maybe – if I had a superpower – that is what I’d wish for.  Our best chance is to document our lives so we have a window into our past that we can visit whenever we like. I find so much joy in using my skills to create priceless memories for others. It challenges my mind and breathes energy into my soul.  I celebrate freezing those moments to capture not only the big picture but also the beautiful details and time-capsule minutiae, to celebrate the love and connections within family and kinship.

 

 

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