Get ready for your photo session, plan ahead and enjoy a stress free photo session

First

• Find a photographer who’s style you identify with and get in touch to see if you’re a good fit

• Decide what time of the year you want your session depending on your vision and secure a date

2 Months out

• Find the perfect location that fits your vision - your photographer should have recommendations

• Start putting together your cohesive wardrobe, complimenting your vision, style and location
  (layers and textures combined with neutral and muted colors always looks great)

1 Month out

• Get other outfit details such as strapless bra if needed, accessories etc - don’t forget shoes

• Schedule hair / make-up / nail appointments if that’s what you want (give new hair cut/color a week to relax)

1 Week out

• Check the route to your session location to know how long of a drive to expect

• Get your outfits ready, try them on and make sure everyone feel comfortable - get them ironed and hung up

• Check the weather forecast and if it’s foreseeable bad, reach out to your photographer for back up options

• Check your session time - is it later in the day, plan and prep kids accordingly

2 Days out

• Get your wardrobe all ready to bring - with delicate clothing, plan to change on location to prevent wrinkles

• Plan for the weather (extra coats for cold, extra shoes or towels for mud and rain, bug spray for summer, etc.)

• If your location requires a walk/hike, bring appropriate footwear (bring flats to walk in between)

• Make sure by now hair and eventual nail appointments are taken care of

• If kids are part of the session, start adjusting their nap times if necessary - tired kids can be cranky

1 Day out

• Check your route again to make sure no detours or constructions came up

• Check the weather one more time and plan accordingly

• If small kids are part of the session, give them a later nap to have them at their happiest for session time

• Get everyone excitement - make this the big event of the day and let kids and partners know what to expect

• Go to bed early for that beauty sleep :)

Session Day

• Everything packed?
  (Wardrobe, Shoes, Accessories, Extras (bug spray, towels, coats, extra shoes), Snacks, Waters…)

• If pets are part of the session, give them a long walk beforehand to wear them out a bit

• If kids are part of the session, make sure they get a later nap - you want them at their happiest, not cranky

• Get ready - hair / make-up / shave etc

• Let everyone eat before the session - nobody wants to take pictures hungry

• Keep the excitement up!

• Don’t worry, everyone should be able to fully express their personalities, no matter how wild or shy

• Relax, have fun and embrace every moment of the session - it will show!

I hope this guide will help you to get ready for your photo session stress free - please feel free to download this guide here to print out and check off as you go :)