HOW TO PREPARE FOR YOUR FAMILY MINI SESSION

FAMILY MINI SESSION PHOTOSHOOT

Minis are super quick (and painless), and you’ll get all the images you need for the perfect Christmas card or collage on the wall. It’s a perfect opportunity to update the kids and family photos.

Here’s a few tips to make sure it’s streamlined and stress-free.

#1 – I bring my assistant (Kathleen). If you’re booking on a back to back mini day, you can bet my assistant will be there. She’s great at getting the laughs that look so natural in photos. So breathe and know we’ve got it. You can just show up and smile with little or no threatening your children for good smiles.

#2 – Outfit selections. I love colors that FLOW together but aren’t matchy. Take a look at instagram or Pinterest to see some color schemes you’re drawn to. Right now for this year I’m really digging the burnt oranges and reds. It’s very “fall” feel.

#3 – Bring a neutral blanket to sit on. I bring a few blankets that typically work with all outfits, BUT if you have something at home that you know will match you guys, bring it! I love to do a few sitting photos.

#4 – We’ll bring a chair and few props to sit on if you have little people. But of course feel free to bring anything at home that you love.

#5 – Make sure everyone is fed and blood sugar is stable. Packaged fruit snacks or other bribery treats are a great idea for us to have ready for your kids when the shoot is over.

#6 – Arrive a few minutes early. Get there and settle outfits before your turn to get in for shooting. That way none of your 30 min time slot is spent tucking in shirts and changing clothes.

#7 – Feel free to bring grandma. We have some clients that the littles have extreme stranger danger so they bring grandma. That’s totally fine! A familiar face is great for kids. Just let grandma know I’ll likely throw her in for a few photos.

#8 – Book Early! I know I should have made this at the #1 spot. But editing takes some time once I’m shooting 10 families every other day. I know you want these as Christmas cards so in order to have ordering/delivery time, book early and get in on a date to leave plenty of time for editing and delivery of images.

#9 – Last but not least – Please just relax and smile. Don’t fret over your kids and let us work our magic. Obviously if your kiddo is being disrespectful or running into traffic, intervene please. But on the regular I see kids being kids and moms stressing over their high energy in fears the family photos are going to be shot. Trust me, we make magic out of chaos. Just smile and laugh through it. Kathleen is great with kids, and my mission is catching moments that are authentic. So between us, your photos are going to be epic. So just breathe and enjoy the process.

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Hi, I’m Tonya, a Jacksonville Florida Photographer. I specialize in photographing weddings, families, and babies. I would love to hear all about your photography needs to see if we’re a right fit for each other. As a photographer, I get to capture the most exciting and life changing experiences in people’s lives.

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