So you’ve booked your mini session!! Well done!! You’re one step closer to getting gorgeous updated pictures of the people you love most in the world. Lucky for you, I don’t ghost you once you hit that “book” button. In fact, I’m here every step of the way. I love to help my clients with every step of the process to give them the best session experience possible! Read on for a quick review and my tips!
“I cannot recommend Lauren Rund Photography highly enough! Lauren looked after all the details—from location to participants, lighting, and timing—to ensure that our family session was perfect. I absolutely loathe having my picture taken, but we actually had so much fun with Lauren, and our pictures are the evidence. I treasure each of the photos, and I know that I will remember that day fondly each time I look at our pictures. Thank you, Lauren!” - Maridee D.
Here are 5 tips to rock your mini session!
Tip 1: Planning your outfits ahead may save some time and a headache or two the day of. Keep things simple. When my family takes portraits, it has always helped me to physically lay out our outfits the night before-with shoes! To help with outfit inspiration, once you book, I’ll send you an entirely NEW WELCOME GUIDE and QUICK STYLE GUIDE!! These two bonus guides are packed full of tips and colors and even what to AVOID when planning out your outfits this fall!! These guides are worth your time! Trust me!! I also have a few secret Pinterest boards I’ll send you as well!
Tip 2: Give yourself margin. If you are getting little ones ready, carve out some extra time. If everyone feels rushed, it will most likely make for a cramped and stuffy photo session! Arrive early so we can get our bearings, find parking if parking is packed, and smooth out any last minute wrinkles that have cropped up!
Tip 3: Make sure everyone is fed and rested before the session! No one wants to take pictures when they're hangry! If possible, bring some reinforcement snacks that are clean and easy. Mini marshmallows or fruit snacks work wonders if you have little ones! Please for the love, no chocolate or candy that will melt in the mouth and get to the hands!
Tip 4: Movement is key when shooting portraits. So expect to move around. We may walk, we may sit, we may jump around with the kids. Either way, we want to make everyone feel comfortable and sometimes that means moving around to get a good shot and a smile!
Tip 5: Enjoy the moment. My ultimate goal is to capture your life, your people, your season right where you are. Come ready to have a conversation, tell me about your life, and enjoy the moment. Feel free to email me if you have any questions or if there is something I can do to make your session more enjoyable!
I hope these tips help you this fall when you ready your family for fall pictures!! Still need to book a session?! Let’s go friend!! I have a few slots left but I can guarantee they won’t last long!! Don’t procrastinate on planning pictures of your family— or Uncle “I know how to work a smartphone” will end up taking a crooked one at Thanksgiving this year. ;)