My photo sessions are a little bit different, more relaxed and fun than your typical family photo session. We’re creating an intimate moment between you and your family. Much like the feeling of having them pile into bed with you on a Sunday morning or run to your arms when you’ve arrived home after a long time away. Tousled hair, simple clothing, and bare feet (when safe) all lend to the emotional connection of these Fine Art Photographs.
The love and connection in my photos is the most important part! It’s what draws you in and leaves you FEELING the photograph. This may be controversial, but it’s my belief that what you’re wearing the least important element of your session. I know, sounds wild! But take a look through my work and I think you’ll agree, it’s the emotion and connection that you see first, and what you remembr.
Ok, now having said all that I know that styling yourself and also YOUR ENTIRE FAMILY can be unbelievably stressful. It’s my goal to make a session with me as relaxed and fun as possible., so I provide an entire private Welcome Page for everyone that books with me. It includes everything you need to know for your photo session so that you can relax and maybe even (definitely) enjoy your self! And I just have to say, and this may be surprising based on everything above, but I LOVE fashion. If you have the most spectacular dress for your session I will adore it and totally let you know, probably more than once! I will photograph the heck out of it and you will be so glad you wore it. I do think, though, that connection is more important than the clothes and that’s what makes me just a little bit different.
Here are a few of those tips from the Welcome Page, just for you!
Don’t put everyone in matching clothes :) It’s better that your clothes compliment each other instead of being too matchy-matchy. We’re avoiding the matching jeans and white shirt look from the 90’s, unless that’s your vibe in which case bring it on!
Avoid logos, graphics, and words on clothing. The eye will be distracted by that instead of focusing on your love and connection.
Wear something that you love and makes you feel good about yourself. Many of my families use clothes they already have. When you feel confident in your clothing, it shines through in your photos. And if you don’t like your outfit, most likely you won’t like your photos.
I hope this helps you with your photo session, whether you book with me or one of the other lovely photographers in Yuma. I love you, my friend! I can’t wait to photograph your sweet, beautiful love.
You will never regret having photos, you’ll only regret not taking them.
