28/03/2026
Part 2- Our shoot went so well- because we planned for it.
In a practical sense, here’s exactly what we did:
– We started getting ready an hour and a half before the shoot. Kids read the room — if you’re stressed, they feel it. Being organised changed everything.
– Outfits were chosen and laid out ahead of time (no last-minute chaos)
– I got ready first so I could be fully present to help everyone else
– The very last thing we did was get the kids changed right before leaving the house
– We gave the kids a substantial snack (it was too early for dinner, but enough to keep them happy and full)
– Our littlest brought his cuddly toy (Macky) — something he never leaves behind. We agreed it could be in some photos, and honestly… I’m so glad. Those ended up being some of my favourites 🤍
We set ourselves up for calm, happy moments and you can see that in the photos. We got to the end of the session, and we felt like time went quickly and everyone was still enjoying themselves.
Highly recommend a little prep like this if you’ve got a shoot coming up ✨
