Preparation
Preparation is key. What do you want to wear? Do you need to buy anything?Think of your photoshoot like going to a special event, you would take some time to think and plan your outfits for a Wedding right? Treat this the same way. I have a style guide and I'm totally here to guide you on colours if you need any help.
Don't put pressure on yourself
To look a certain way, to wear a certain thing. It can be so easy to just focus on the way we look, but in years to come your babies will not even notice if your makeup wasn't perfect, or your hair was slightly out of place. What they will notice is YOU. You, present in their memories, captured loving on them, having fun with them. A true memory of their family.
Be present
There are very few times in life when we are completely switched off from the outside world and totally present with our children - make this time one of those. Take this time to breathe them in, enjoy them, be present, and remember why you’re doing this. You’re preserving family memories, making your kids feel loved and adored. No expectations, no worries about the end result, pick your outfits and just turn up - I will handle the rest.
Make it no big deal
One of my biggest tips when it comes to bringing toddlers and young children to a photoshoot is to not over prepare them. The more you tell them they're going to have to sit and smile, the less they're likely too! Simply tell them that you're going to visit your friend Emily. You're going to play with lots of toys and Emily will need their help to take lots of photos of Mummy or Daddy or perhaps their favourite bear Freddie. There's nothing better than making it into a fun game!
RELAX, and let me take care of you
There's nothing more unpredictable than children! So relax, take the pressure off and trust that I will capture the most beautiful photos of you all, no matter what happens! All I need is a millisecond to capture a beautiful photo, so if you're bringing young children along, be reassured that they don't need to sit still or look a certain way - I'm here to capture their beautiful little personality, just as they are.
