What to expect from a family photo session
Session who/what/where
I can photograph a snippet of your normal weekend/weekday routine at home. Or we can venture further afield into your garden, around your 'hood, to a local place that's special to your family or any one of the many super pretty spots here in Edinburgh like Arthur's Seat or Porty Beach. I enjoy photographing people outdoors on a walk most of all as it gives us something to do.
When we're booking a time for our session, think about when your kiddos will be the least tired or hungry.
If you or your children are a bit camera-shy, don’t worry. I am, too, so I ease everyone in and don’t ask anyone to pose until we’re all comfortable with each other.
And what should you wear? Whatever clothing makes you happiest. I'd suggest staying away from anything with massive logos that might look dated down the line, but if your kid's happiest in their Star Wars t-shirt (or you are in yours!), absolutely just go for it. They’re your photos, after all.
On the day
Wherever we end up, think of our session as a bit of regular family time where someone (me!) happens to be there with a camera to catch the fun as it all unfolds.
Even in my shortest sessions no one should feel rushed, and I'll do my best to keep the session breezy, light and fun.
You'll get some direction from me but there won’t be a lot of stiff posing – your kids can just be kids. And you can just be you!
I can take photos of your whole immediate family, just your children, or mothers/fathers at home with their kids during the week which works well with little ones. It's up to you.
And bring the dog! The more the merrier.
After our session
Within a couple weeks of our session I'll send you over a link to a gallery (or a dropbox link, depending) of your photos that you can share with your nearest and dearest.
Your photos will be downloadable in high and low res.
If you decide you want some professional enlargements, we can go from there. I won't mark the prices up in an astronomical way like many photographers do. And if not, that's us done...until next time!