Stop thinking photos are not for you!
I've been a family photographer for 10+ years. I've done over 1,300 photoshoots.
The same misconceptions come up ALL the time. I want to try and reassure/gently educate you guys. I think that by doing this I'll ease a lot of anxiety and help you choose what photoshoot works for you.
I wanted to start off with I think the biggest misconception of all.
I know so many of you see the beautiful photos, read how I have a ton of experience, how I set you up through constant communication and wardrobe advice. You know all the support is there but…
You want to do the photos but there's always this nagging question…. will it really work for me? Will I be able to show up with my awkward ass self/messy house/shy kids/anti-photoshoot husband and create beautiful photos?
And is it worth betting a ton of money on?
I hear you…
You have a toddler that doesn't listen and assume that all the toddlers I photograph are calm and smiling.
You see the naturally relaxed parents and assume this is their 1000th photoshoot and they model in their spare time.
You see the beautiful home and are embarrassed because your home is nothing special, with diaper boxes and unmade dishes everywhere.
Your baby never sleeps and you assume you have to have a sleepy baby to get the photos you want.
You think deep down that your family is just not cut out for family photos.
And this makes me so sad, because it's not true.
We don't take photos because we are awkward
Our house is not nice enough
I am not fashionable and have no idea what to wear
Our toddler is too wild
Our kids are not at the right age yet
I need to lose some weight
I'm too tired
I'm just not photogenic
And because of this you don't think you could get the photos you want.
I'm going to let you in a secret. Almost everyone either thinks these things or writes them to me.
You do NOT NEED TO APOLOGIZE for your family!
Sometimes babies cry the entire session, and we catch the little moments of 1-2 seconds where they are calm.
Nearly every adult thinks they are awkard in front of the camera. Yeah you are! That's why you are HIRING me! So that I make you look like your most relaxed happy self.
Toddlers can be wild - but I kinda love it. If you are up for energetic photos I think they are so much fun! My son was very very difficult as a child and honestly, nothing phases me after that. NOTHING. I realize going through such a difficult time, all those tears and stress built me up to be able to deal with ANY situation.
After 10 years of working with families… no family is perfect. Maybe the siblings hate each other, the mom thinks she's awkward, the kid is shy, the dad doesn't want to be there, the toddler is in their ‘no’ phase. You are not alone.
Please don't think that photos are ‘just not for you’. Photos are for everyone! And your memories deserve to be captured just like the next family.
If you are wondering about photos or have any questions please get in touch! Let's create something magical!
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