Session Tips



A few simple tips to help your session feel calm, connected, and completely stress-free.

KEEP EXPECTATIONS SIMPLE

Your session doesn’t need to be perfect to be beautiful.


• Kids don’t have to “behave.”

• You don’t need to pose a certain way.

• Natural moments > perfect ones.


Let your family or your relationship unfold naturally — I’ll guide everything softly.

GIVE YOURSELF EXTRA TIME

Running late creates unnecessary stress.


• Plan to leave earlier than you think.

• Add 10–15 minutes of buffer time.

• A calm start sets the tone for the whole session.

LET THE KIDS BE THEMSELVES

Kids don’t have to look at the camera or smile on command.


• Let them warm up naturally.

• Breaks are normal.

• Exploring = beautiful photos.

• Shyness, silliness, and quiet moments are all welcome.


Natural energy photographs best.

FOCUS ON EACH OTHER — NOT THE CAMERA

Meaningful photos come from connection, not posing.


Try:

• holding hands

• snuggling

• brushing hair back

• whispering something sweet or silly

• gentle movement


I’ll guide you, but you don’t need to perform.

KEEP POCKETS EMPTY

Bulky pockets show up in photos.


• Remove phones

• Remove keys

• Remove wallets

• Remove gum / wrappers


Put them in your bag or car before the session.

SNACKS + BRIBES (BUT KEEP THEM SIMPLE)

• fruit snacks

• puffs

• crackers

• small, non-sticky treats


Avoid:

• chocolate

• lollipops

• messy or colorful snacks

• juice boxes that drip

RELAX YOUR FACE + SHOULDERS

If you feel tense, try:


• slow exhale

• soft smile

• drop your shoulders

• lean into your partner or kids

• close your eyes for a moment


Relaxed faces create relaxed photos.

EMBRACE MOVEMENT

Movement brings emotion into your images.


• walk together

• sway

• lift your child

• twirl

• cuddle

• hold on to your partner


Movement = connection and natural moments.

TRUST THE PROCESS

Every session is different — and that’s the magic.


• Kids may be energetic

• Kids may be quiet

• Couples may warm up slowly

• Weather might shift

• Moments may unfold unexpectedly


I read the energy, adjust as needed, and guide softly throughout.

MOST IMPORTANTLY — BE YOURSELVES

Laugh.

Play.

Snuggle.

Move.

Breathe.


Your job is to just show up and be with your people.

I’ll take care of the rest.