When it comes to booking a family photography session, many people experience pre-session nerves. There’s a lot that goes into it, and we know you want it to be a truly special occasion. Our blog will help guide you on the most important aspects to consider when planning your next family photo shoot. Family photography is about capturing the special moments between you and your loved ones. We want to grab the best interactions, smiles, and love that we can, so marking some of these things off will help us achieve just that for your next Denver family photography session. These tips for a successful family photography session will ease your mind and make for a more relaxing and enjoyable experience.
Tips For a Successful Family Photography Session
Finding an Amazing Location:
First, you want to find a beautiful location. Luckily, Denver has numerous amazing locations for family photos. You can either travel to the beautiful mountains or foothills or skedaddle downtown for a fantastic city or industrial look. Once you book your session with your photographer, you can discuss your vision and recommend locations that best suit your family’s personality and style. Most photographers offer various location options that will suit almost anybody. Factors such as tastes and preferences, the ages of any kiddos involved, and weather patterns can all affect the way a session goes. Therefore, choosing the right location can be key.
Preparing for your session:
To ensure everything goes smoothly, we will go over clothing and location ideas, plus accessories to wear before your session date. Comfort is key, and I always recommend women, and younger girls wear a flowy style, long dress. The key here is effectively matching your outfit with your significant others so it all flows perfectly together. For kiddos, you want something that is also comfortable, and allows the kids to be able to run, twirl, and be themselves. For instances when the weather might not be suitable for children, we want to ensure they’re warm and cozy so they can be themselves during the session.
Preparing your kids for the sessions:
One of the most important factors of a family session is children, and we all know how unpredictable they can be. One of the best things you can do to prepare your kids for this time is to make sure they are well rested beforehand to ensure their best personality will shine through the photos. Remember, as well rested and full kiddo, is typically a HAPPY kiddo. You always want to bring their favorite snacks for reinforcement, and I always bring bubbles for the little ones as incentives, just in case.
Timing is key:
Timing is absolutely vital when you’re doing your family sessions! The ideal time, from my experience, for a family session is about an hour or so before sunset or sunrise. These times offer amazing and soft light, accenting the most beautiful parts of your family. You won’t get harsh shadows or blown out highlights. Your images should come out soft, glowy, and full of vibrant color and feeling. Doing any outdoor photo shoot at the wrong time can leave your final images looking too bright, grainy, and will take away from the small details that we are trying to capture. Remember, timing is KEY!
Thinking beyond the pose:
Posing children and families can be somewhat of a challenging task. The concept of “getting everybody on the same page,” is somewhat of a tricky one. Therefore, we always do a few specific posed shots in the beginning, but to get the most out of your family session and your interactions, we try to add fun into the equation. Here are some fun ideas to help make posing a little easier: Blowing dandelions and bubbles, playing games such as “Red light, Green light,”, and “Telephone” are also great ideas to get real smiles and laughs. I always incorporate activities to get the most natural embraces out of a family. Family sessions are a wonderful way to connect as a family, so come check us out and let us create a moment you won’t forget.
Honest Tips For a Successful Family Photography Session
Final Thoughts:
Family photos are more than just photographs, they are reminders of joy, growth, and togetherness. These are not just memories to hang on your wall, they are keepsakes and a constant reminder to remember, nothing is more important than family. If you’re interested in booking your next Denver family photo session with us, contact us today to book your families future memories.
