What to Expect at a Family Photo Session - Family Photographer in Boulder, CO
For photo sessions, I always arrive early, scout locations, check the weather and double check plans. Before this family session, there was an unexpected snow storm, so I needed to account for little Miko and make sure we could get to a location easily despite the weather. We originally wanted to go to a location in Boulder with views of the Flat Irons near Chautauqua. But the visibility was low, so we opted for a location closer to Taylor and Keith that had more foliage so we could see the landscape.
At every session, I arrive 20 minutes early to make sure the area is accessible, and to find specific areas for the photos so I don’t spend much time wandering and using up time.
After I chose a few spots for our session, this adorable family arrived and we made our way through the fresh snow. Even if your photo session is short, 30 minutes or so, it’s important for me to get as much variety as I can! I like to take close up photos, more wide angle shots, details and any pose requests you may have. And I always recommend including your pets!
Any photo session is best when treated like a date, a family outing, whatever it may be. even though it’s planned and curated in some ways, it’s still an experience to look back on and have good memories from! I prompt and guide you through poses so you don’t have to worry about posing. The more we can roll with the punches, like the weather changing/picking a new location, the better the photos will be. As a photographer, I need and looove to be prepared for anything during a session, but. I also try not to take things out of our control too seriously to keep the session fun! Presence is key :)
