04/01/2026
Family sessions can be STRESSFUL!
I can’t tell you how many times I’ve heard, “well I hope there’s at least one good one” and I love surprising families with a gallery full of happiness and great images that they can enjoy for years to come. Real images of their family laughing, hugging and having a blast.
Here are my top 3 tips for a stress free family session.
✨BE A TEAM. get on the same page as your spouse. Agree to stay positive and stay on the same team. If I don’t have to worry about mom or dad, I can put all my energy into creating the best environment with your sweet kiddos. My husband and I often use “it’s us against them mentality” and it surprisingly is helps and makes us giggle 🤣
✨GO WITH THE FLOW. Go ahead and tell yourself that there could be a meltdown or few before the end of your session. It’s ok! No child can or should be expected to sit still and smile. Plan to bring comfort items or things that they love. (A fav toy, song, snack)
✨BE OK WITH IMPERFECTION. Trust the process. There’s a reason you hired me! All those beautiful images of families that you see on my instagram or website aren’t perfect. We tried new things or old ideas. We got the kiddos moving and worked with them. Forcing a child to sit and smile rarely works. That’s why there are fun prompts that I may ask you to do. Trust me. 🤍
