Preparing for Your Photoshoot with Your Dog
Photographing your dog usually takes a bit of time to get them into place or a couple of shots of the same activity. I will put some of their favorite treats in my pockets and hold them in my hands while I’m shooting, I’ll be super loud and obnoxious to get their attention, and I’m always prepared for slobber! I may also recommend wearing fabrics that aren’t as clingy for dog hair, but this is always up to you. Keeping a calm attitude is important because they will be excited, and anxious about the new activity, and feed off of your feelings. I even have difficulty getting my dogs to sit still during their photos, so please don’t be embarrassed! I’ve seen pretty much all animal behaviors at this point in my photography business.
A Casual Family Photo Session in Glacier National Park
Your photos can be as casual or dressed up as you want them to be! Professional family photography has no limits and to show your family as they truely are is always a good thing. It’s hard to dress up when you’re on vacation that’s mostly hiking and other outdoor activities. This family dressed as they would any other day and had fun just as they would in their own living room. They also had wonderful photos for their holiday cards later that year!
Embracing Wild Sessions with Small Children
And boy, did I capture some incredible shots. I leaned into the wild energy and let the kids run free. There were shots of them laughing and playing, chasing each other around, and just being their wild and beautiful selves. But my absolute favorite shots were the ones with grandma. Talk about capturing those precious moments!
In-home Young Family Photo Session
This in-home photo session is a perfect example of what I aim for with toddlers! We start with seeing how much they are willing to smile, then get a posed shot *IF they are ready! Then we do an interesting activity, then another posed shot, then another activity, and so on and so forth.