Photoshoot tips for parents
Be Prepared
If there is anything less natural than someone yelling 'just act natural' at you! So here's the solution; plan a few things in advance. It doesn't have to be anything special - in fact the more ordinary the better - but if you know in advance what you and your family will be doing whilst I am with you it can save a whole lot of 'what do we do now?'s. Check some of my fave suggestions here.
Let Them Play
I get it - they've had school photos, maybe you've even gone for a family portrait or a group shot at a wedding but this - is not that. When you look back at these photos I want you to remember life as it was then - not 'that time we had photos taken'. It's all about capturing your lives as they are now; mismatched socks, wet towels on the floor, dens in the corner.
Take Your Time
Resist the urge to direct or move your kids into place for a 'good' photo. Even if they do what you want, their faces will show their true feelings. To capture real, beautiful emotional moments simply step back and allow the time to unfold - I will take care of the rest.
