If you have a location in mind, perfect!! If you don’t, I ask where are you most comfortable – Beach or the bush? Once we have decided I’ll go to check the site for good angles and where the light will be. This way, once you arrive on the day we get straight into it. I like to work quickly, especially with children.
The most flattering time of the day for photography is an hour before sunset, you get a lovely warm light at this time of the day. We’ll meet about 1 hr before sunset to be ready for the glow.
What to wear? Keep it simple!! Clothing choices can really hinder or help you when it comes to photography. Light natural colours work best.
So, choose three colours (like brown, white and blue) and mix and match! For example, have female member wear a cute white dress with a denim jacket, a male wear blue pants and a brown shirt, another wear white jeans and a blue shirt etc. Things to avoid are t-shirts with big logos on them and also loud/busy prints, both of these can be very distracting. Avoid the “Everyone in denim + white top” ….let’s leave that look in the 2000’s! If you have ideas about a theme, props or location based on your hobbies or character, even better!
Finally, Have fun! Be cheeky, pinch your family’s bottom just as the camera is about to go off. Be subtle about it though! It’ll make them naturally smile. Especially your partner. Trust me.