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I am Stephanie

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Greetings! My name is Stephanie and I am thrilled to have the opportunity to take your photos. Tailoring my services to fit your family’s personality is my favorite part of being a photographer. I am an expert at keeping your children (maybe even you) entertained while capturing the perfect shots. I love that I have the chance to provide you with beautiful memories that last forever. Photography has been my driven passion for quite some time now, and I want to share some helpful information to get the most out of our session!

Six Pointers for a Smooth Mini-Session

1. What to wear or not to wear, that is the big question! It is best to have your outfits ready to go several days in advance. Take plenty of time to try them on. You want them to look and feel great (I have more on this below). Doing this in advance will alleviate stress as picture day approaches.

2. Make sure you and your family are well rested! Go to bed early, if possible, the night before. Kids and adults both need their beauty sleep. A well-rested family is a family that is ready to rock out their photoshoot.

3. Amp it up. I love making the session enjoyable for your child. Have them mentally prepared for the whole process. You can talk to them about how much fun it will be. Tell them you are going to be meeting our new friend (my name). You can tell them about my cool camera, lights, and equipment. Tell them how famous people go to photoshoots and make it interest them! The sky is the limit here.

4. A little bribe never hurt anybody, right? Bring a snack, favorite toy, noisemaker, blanket, basically anything that makes your child(ren) happy! We can use these as rewards for a job well done or just to get that perfect shot. My research shows that this will sometimes work on your spouse, too!

5. Top mistake alert: I HIGHLY recommend coming with a full belly. Waiting until after our photoshoot can cause major problems. A hangry child, spouse, or even yourself probably won’t enjoy the mini-session and have irritability. Keep your clothes photo-ready and clean by dressing for the shoot after you eat.

6. Because I book mini-sessions back-to-back, there is no space for wiggle room. Plan on being here ten minutes early! Being here early ensures you are ready to go when it is your turn. We want to be respectful of everyone’s time and make the most out of your beautiful family’s photographs!

Five Stylish Tips to Look Amazing in Your Mini-Session!

Some of my mini-sessions are holiday or special theme-based. You will have the chance to dress to the occasion and get creative with costumes, colors, and accessories. Let’s check out these awesome suggestions on what you and your family could wear to be picture perfect:

1. Coordinate your outfits, but don’t match. Choose a simple color palette and go from there. This will give everyone the option to pick an outfit of their own, but still be subtle and fit the scene.

2. Avoid logos. This includes crazy prints and patterns! It will bring unwanted attention to the outfit and cause awful distortions to appear on the photograph that is not originally there.

3. Tone down the bright colors. Vivid shades tend to reflect and bring attention away from the face. Darker clothing tends to blend better with backgrounds and slenderize the subject.

Light or neutral colors can look appealing and fresh. If you fear not looking slender in your photos, avoid wearing plain whites. Pair it with a jacket or scarf and you will be good to go!

4. Hair, makeup, and nails: Keep it simple. If you want your hair to be out of the way and not falling in your face, I recommend having it up and out of your eyes. For makeup, make sure it won’t rub off onto your outfit. Your nails should be nicely manicured and no chipped nail polish.

5. Accessorize! This brings visual interest in your look and makes it appealing. For jewelry, try a necklace to compliment your neckline or bracelets to accentuate your outfit. You could think outside the box and try a hat or suspenders to bring the extra wow factor! Some accessories add variety and may be used as props.