SESSION PREPARATION
This page will answer questions about PARKING, WARDROBE, ARRIVAL TIMES and general SESSION PREPARATION
BEFORE OUR TIME TOGETHER
STYLE GUIDE
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Please note: If you are doing a beach session with me I usually have people remove their shoes in the sand. You do not have to but I think it looks more natural for the environment (just keep this in mind)
DAY OF Checklist
ARRIVE 10 -15 MINUTES EARLY
PRE SESSION CHECKLIST
Before we begin:
Make sure keys wallets and cell phones are out of pockets
Clean kids faces from food crumbs and anything else and hands from food or anything sticky
Please remove sunglasses 30 minutes before our session is set to begin so you do not have marks on your face
Make sure everyone's outfits are on properly and ready to go at out start time - we are back to back and I do not have time built in to go over our allotted time.
If you have a little one bring their favorite toy along or let me know their favorite song sometimes this helps them better engage with me
*If you are currently breast feeding - please be sure to not eat extra spicy foods or anything out of the norm from your usual diet that might upset your babies tummy the day before our time together
BRING SNACKS
Bring a drink or a satisfying snack in case someone gets hungry. Avoid foods or sugary treats that stain or will make fingers sticky.
SESSION HOMEWORK for the Grown ups
Yup, I'm giving you homework! Whatever adults are involved in these photos please, read this next part. This can change your experience and the types of photos I am able to capture for you.
I need all you adults out there to truly be in the moment with your kiddos and or partner. LAUGH! Think of a few good jokes you can tell each-other at our session. If it's something you are uncomfortable telling in front of me don't worry, I'll have you whisper it into your partners ear so I can't hear. OR maybe your family has a favorite song?! SING IT! Favorite Book? BRING IT! Favorite activity or board-game?! PLAY IT! If your Child is young and has a favorite instrumental toy, let's humor them with it.
Think of this as family playtime! If we are playing with bubbles or reading a story, please just be engaged in the bubbles and the story. You can listen for direction from me as we go, but your child will be happier if you are paying attention to them and playing with them.
I incorporate a lot of movement into my sessions and we create play based scenarios. However when I want to pose you or have you look at me, I will direct you. I capture the best photos when my clients are actually getting into the joy of spending time with each other. So please do not think of this as a photoshoot. Think of this as family time with a little bit of direction based on lighting and occasional posing.
So I cannot stress this enough, do not worry about your child smiling at the camera, instead engage with them to create an environment of happiness, play and interaction. I will ask you or them to look at me when I need them to. I can't tell you how many photos I have of moms and dads fingers out and pointing at me while their kid has the biggest smile on his face! So, please, give me your best smile and I will do what I do to get your child to give me theirs.
If there is anything I should know about interacting with your child please tell me before our session begins.
POST SESSION INFORMATION
TURN AROUND TIME
Once our session is completed I need about 2.5 weeks to turn around images.
Once your session is ready, you will be notified by e mail when your images are ready and will be given a link to your online gallery where you can download your 10 high resolution digital images. You can also upgrade to purchase all of your images at this time. Remember that you can print directly from this online gallery and even order holiday cards!
What's best is you can share your gallery direct with friends or grandparents who might want to order prints or digital files of their own.
FIND SNEAK PEEKS ON SOCIAL MEDIA...
My Facebook page and Instagram accounts are where I will be posting Mini Session Sneak Peeks! Follow me on Instagram and Facebook to be the first to see photos from some of this year's Lacey Michelle Photography Mini Session families.