Sweater weather has arrived! I’ve checked the peak time for fall foliage for North Jersey and it is estimated to be the last 2 weeks of October. That is the perfect time to get the family together for a fall session.
20 min session
5 digitals chosen from a gallery of the entire session.
I only say beast because that’s my daughter. Here are three tips to help your family session go smoothly.
PATIENCE- patience is paramount when photographing children. Those under 4 won’t always cooperate. If you book multiple sessions in a day, have down time in between session so your session doesn’t spill into your next booking.
BRIBERY- Photoshoots are a big deal for little children. Reward them handsomely! “Do a good job and we get ice cream!” has worked wonders. If the child needs immediate gratification, stay away from messy treats. If worse come to worse, strap a phone to your head while playing Cocomelon.
KINDNESS IS KING- Parenting styles vary from parent to parent. Inform them they will not be yelling at their child during there session. Nothing is worse than a sad, scared child in all of your pictures.
Let me know if any of these tips worked for you. What did I miss that works for you?
Smile!
P.S. She calmed down.
It’s the most colorful time of the year again. Lets book your fall session soon. A google search states that the leaves are due to change Oct 19-29th. That should be enough time to get your fall outfits together for an amazing photo session.
Gift Certificates
You might feel like you don’t need a session but know someone who does, gift certificates are a great gift for the upcoming Autumn and Christmas seasons.
Know what you want: There’s nothing wrong with taking a peek at Pintrest and having an idea of what you want. Every photographer has their style and letting them know what ideas you have in your head assures that everyone is on the same page.
Know what to wear. I recommend solid colors for most of my sessions but for fall sessions, it’s ok to go plaid as long as the family matches. Try not to camouflage with the background by wearing a very saturated orange or red top.
Trust your photographer. If they are experienced, they should know how to prep you for your session. They should let you know what to expect, what to wear, how much time is needed, and exactly where you are meeting for your session. This is how I run my sessions.
