Portrait Session Information

Our goal is to create the BEST family portrait you have ever had taken: a Family Heirloom.

Whether your portrait will be quick and easy or thoroughly planned out; this guide will help you prepare.

Clothing

In a family group, proper clothing coordination is critical. When decorating a home, a major concern is to coordinate the colours and tones of the walls, carpets, drapes, and furniture. Similar coordination is necessary when selecting clothing for a group portrait. Choose clothing in the same tonal ranges so that no single member of the family stands out because the clothing is too light or bright as compared to the rest of the group. Proper clothing selection makes the difference between a portrait that [...]
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Location

Outdoors is one of the most beautiful and visually exciting environments for photographing people, portraying the warmth and special bond between them. Capture and preserve the love, affection and expressions that are uniquely your family.
Portraits of family members play an important role in building a family. Portraits are a gift you give yourself, your children, and generations to come. They tell the world how much you value your [...]
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Poses

My style is very fluid; I strive to capture the family unit as they are in relation to each other. We will try many different groupings and poses during our session. Please be prepared to sit down on the grass, large rocks or fallen tree branches – if you are not comfortable with potentially getting a bit dirty please let me know [...]
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Children

Children sometimes enjoy a small favourite toy to hold and play with during the portrait session. We can start with it and perhaps be able to take a portrait without it also. One that matches the color of the clothing is preferable. You might want to bring a favourite toy, keep it secret from [...]
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Final Notes

1. Relax and have fun.
2. This is meant to be a fun family event that will be used as a reminder of this time in your lives for years to come.
3. If you have any questions about your shoot please don’t hesitate to call me.