What to wear
So you’ve booked your session and now your wondering what to wear, here are some suggestions for you. Dress to feel good, what makes you feel good will make you look good. Patterns can be a bit overwhelming in your photos so try to choose clothing items that are a block colour and also don’t have big logos, these can be very distracting. So what colours do you choose, earthy tones are always beautiful, I’m also a fan of dark tones, many photographers will tell you to stay away from black, but in the right setting it adds to the moodiness of your photo. Here are a couple of examples for you of what colours go well together, or Pinterest has some amazing ideas. But with all of this remember to be comfortable in the clothing you choose. What you wear impacts the overall look of your photos. I also have a client wardrobe you are welcome to. Under client wardrobe on my website. For a Maternity Session or Soul Session I will chat 'what to wear' with you when you book :)
View your session as an experience
Sessions can seem daunting, you hate the camera, hate having your photos taken and just feel generally awkward in front of the camera, I’m here to help with that, I will direct you when needed but also just ask you to be yourselves, the candid photos are always favourites. Your session is about having fun, being yourself with one another or your family and sharing some special loved up moments for you to look back on in years to come. There is no need to look at the camera the whole time, we will get those shots don’t worry. Focus on each other not the camera. I gotchu ;)
Let the kids be kids
Planning a photoshoot with kids can make your session seem a little extra stressful but don’t stress to much, let them have fun and you have fun alongside and don’t worry we will get a shot of you all smiling and looking at the camera (it is actually the photo I always start with, in case the kids get over it) so when the kids are just not wanting to play ball leave them be, the more you ask them to join in the worse it gets. I have ways of encouraging them in to the photos, or little games for you to play with them, a little bribe can sometimes help too 😉 no judgment from me.
For the lovers
Everything mentioned above applies, but don't worry I will give direction where needed, we will play music & have fun. But also here are just a few little things for you to get those candid shots and feel comfortable. Play with or fix your partners hair, slow dance with one another or hug and sway, have a tickle fight and whisper sweet nothings or dirty thangs in your lovers ear, your choice 😉 a little booty grab, why not!
Don’t hold back, be your silly self, make your other half laugh and forget about me being there. Focus on each other not the camera.
Finding your light
I have a playlist of beautiful soulful songs, chosen specifically for these sessions. Songs to enhance deep thought, healing, gratitude & openess. These sessions are for you to just be. I will guide you along the way but also you just go along with your own flow, move your hands, your feet, your whole body, whatever you desire at the time.
Dance, spin, breath, be peaceful and be wild make your soul happy & find your light within.
