Where do you do your outdoor photo sessions?

I have a couple of places but my favorite is Emily Murphy - located across from Hawrelak Park. 

What should we wear?

My style is very casual so don’t get too dressed up. Also, with outdoor portraits, you and your family will be sitting on steps, on the ground, on the grass, in trees, etc so you will get slightly dirty.

WHAT TO WEAR

Jeans look best.  Please do not wear shorts or skirts.

Dark Colors work best.  PLEASE DO NOT WEAR WHITE

Everyone should be in the same tone if possible.

WHAT NOT TO WEAR

Please do not wear summer/beach wear - halters, low cut t-shirts, shorts, etc.

Please avoid clothing with stripes, patterns, logos or writing - it is very distracting.

Please do not wear white clothing.

Other things to note:

Dark socks look best.

You will see your shoes in the photos

I always find it so stressful having our family’s portraits done! Do you have any suggestions to make it easier?

I always tell clients, the real story is the craziness that goes on BEFORE you get to the photo session!

Here are some tips:

If you think your child is going to sleep in the car on the drive to the park, please try to arrive about 15 minutes early.  This will allow your child to wake up and have some time to get adjusted to the new surroundings and maybe have a bit of a snack/drink before the session starts.

In the summer, bring bug spray to help keep the mosquitos away.

Bring water and a light snack. Some times we need to take a bit of a break and give the kids a quick drink before we start taking photos again.