04/01/2026
Family sessions can be STRESSFUL!
I canāt tell you how many times Iāve heard, āwell I hope thereās at least one good oneā and I love surprising families with a gallery full of happiness and great images that they can enjoy for years to come. Real images of their family laughing, hugging and having a blast.
Here are my top 3 tips for a stress free family session.
āØBE A TEAM. get on the same page as your spouse. Agree to stay positive and stay on the same team. If I donāt have to worry about mom or dad, I can put all my energy into creating the best environment with your sweet kiddos. My husband and I often use āitās us against them mentalityā and it surprisingly is helps and makes us giggle š¤£
āØGO WITH THE FLOW. Go ahead and tell yourself that there could be a meltdown or few before the end of your session. Itās ok! No child can or should be expected to sit still and smile. Plan to bring comfort items or things that they love. (A fav toy, song, snack)
āØBE OK WITH IMPERFECTION. Trust the process. Thereās a reason you hired me! All those beautiful images of families that you see on my instagram or website arenāt perfect. We tried new things or old ideas. We got the kiddos moving and worked with them. Forcing a child to sit and smile rarely works. Thatās why there are fun prompts that I may ask you to do. Trust me. š¤