Your Outdoor Family Photo Session FYIs

Location: Your session will take place at an outdoor location of your and photographer's choice in Northern Virginia and select MD locations. The location can be a park, a city street, your backyard, a playground or a garden. Ideally, the location will be somewhat away from crowds and have shade. If you are not sure about the best place for the photo session, your photographer will make several suggestions based on the type of images you are looking for, your location and time of year.

Depending on your style and preference, your photographer will focus on capturing a combination of posed, semi-posed, candid/casual portraiture (great for small children!). Let your photographer know if you'd like to focus on a specific theme / props / poses / activity during your session!

Make up and jewelry: Please avoid make up with glitter, glassy or shiny jewelry, lipstick that smudges easy and powder foundations. 

What to wear: your photographer loves shooting both simple/classic and fun, bright, colorful outfits! If you prefer simple and classic, try to stick to simple matching outfits with 2-3 colors (for example, white tops and blue jeans, or matching dresses for moms and daughters) . If you like a colorful palette, feel free to go wild! Everything goes – colors, patterns, stripes, polka dots, fun accessories  and jewelry. Whatever your choice of outfits, please avoid (1) heavy dark fabrics, (2) reflective, glossy, shiny fabrics (details are fine), (3) fabrics that wrinkle easy, (4) red outfits (red details are fine, but please no red shirts). Final tip: make sure to wear an outfit that you feel happy and comfortable wearing (that includes shoes!). This is especially important if the photo shoot includes kids - please make sure your kids are comfortable wearing whatever you put on them!

Your photographer will discuss your style and preferences regarding your outfit during the pre-session consultation.

Please keep in mind that no two photo sessions are alike. Every photo shoot has its own flow and dynamic. Please don’t worry about your child’s behavior or attitude during the session. Don’t worry if you need to take time for a feeding, comforting or an outfit change. Babies and young children photograph best when they act naturally and I try to capture them at their best just the way they are! As for adults - your photographer loves to meet different people, she will respect your space, personality and preferences!

If your photo shoot involves children please bring: a couple of favorite age-appropriate activity toys (doll, game, rattle, sound toy , coloring book or favorite book, blocks). Some parents like to bring an extra scarf/jacket for a layered look and to add some variety. Parents, please bring snacks and juice or water!!!