It's always boggled my mind that so many people get so stressed out this time of year. The holidays are time to get together with family and friends to have fun and celebrate. Family portraits usually end up being cherished for years to come, but they can also cause a great deal of stress. While I can't help you get rid of your holiday season stress, I CAN help alleviate some of the stress that goes into planning a family portrait session.WHAT TO WEAR
Cool colors or warm colors, but don't mix the two. Parents and older children should wear more neutral colors while letting the kids get more crazy. I personally love solids, but patterns are ok as long as they are not trendy and could date the picture. Logos are a no-no. One wardrobe change MAX!
Wear something you like. Something that you feel good in. Something that fits and is comfortable. You will be more confident in the way you look and it will show through your smile!
Try not to dress everyone in the same outfit. Kids will roll their eyes and it will take away from everyone's individuality.
MAKE UP
Women - Mascara, blush, and lipstick at a minimum. Use an amount you're comfortable with, but don't overdo. Make sure you check teeth for stray lipstick.Men - A little concealer if you have dark circles under your eyes. Brush your eyebrows, trim your earhair, and be careful shaving! A little secret...I wear concealer for my pics. SHHH!!!! Don't tell anyone! ;-)
HAIR
How you normally wear it is best. If you're going to have it styled do it the day before so it has some time to relax.
ACCESSORIES
Remember how I said one wardrobe change earlier? Bringing some fun accessories like hats, scarves, boots, etc. They will add some variety and give the appearance of a wardrobe change. Also, if you have small children you should bring a favorite toy to help keep their attention.
Bring a blanket to sit on so you can sit on the ground without having to worry about any kind of stains.
LOCATION
Now this is up to you. I can shoot in your home, in a studio, or outside. Just make sure there is enough room for everyone and my studio lights. I LOVE to shoot outdoors, especially when the weather is nice and leaves are changing color. If you don't know of any locations, please check out my post ANDe's Top 5 Places to Shoot In the Memphis Area.
TIME
The best time to shoot outdoors is usually before 10AM and and hour or two before sunset. I can shoot at anytime of day, though. For indoor pics we need to coordinate around the naps of small children.
That's it! Consider your family portrait session planning to be STRESS FREE!!!!!
Now all you have to do is call me at (901) 213-7890 or e-mail me at ande@geminimm.com to schedule your appointment! Deal? Deal!
