Community Sup(portraits) at Natural Roots Farm
A fundraiser for Stone Soup Cafe
11.23.25 | Conway, MA
Food access for our community.
Photos for your family.
Let's do this.
Join us on 11/23 from 12-4 at the Natural Roots Farm Thanksgiving Market for a quick and easy 10-minute session. Three high-resolution, edited images included. Reserve your spot here, and I'll see you at the market!
$150 session fee includes a $50 donation to Stone Soup Cafe in Greenfield, MA
Many thanks to Natural Roots Farm for generously creating space for the photo sessions. Organizing with these two incredible pillars of our local food system has been inspiring.
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The Low-Stress Client Prep Guide
Hand-picked tips for arriving to your session feeling ready to hang with your people.
what should I expect?
The Thanksgiving Market is a great time to get a few good photos of you and your people. During the session, I'll offer light direction to capture relaxed and easy photographs. We'll do some posed shots and some candids. Your only job is to enjoy. Easy schmeezy.
Because we'll be walking outside in late November, it's best to dress for the outdoors so everyone is comfortable. No one likes cold-grimace faces in family photos. Promise.
More on what to expect below.
The importance of comfortable clothing
Colors: Because these sessions will be hosted outdoors, I recommend wearing tones that contrast the colors that dominate the landscape. Off-whites, lighter blues, and deep yellows, oranges and reds are usually a good bet.
Patterns: Consider how the clothing of your family coordinates or clashes. Heavily patterned shirts on everyone might not be the best choice, but consider a combination of coordinated patterns and solids. Large patterns like plaids add a bit of color and interest to photos, but avoid smaller patterns that might fade into the background of trees and natural elements.
The big one, comfort: Of course, the most important aspect of clothing is its comfort. Adults should choose clothing that makes them relax and feel good. Children should wear comfortable clothing for running and playing, and have sufficient layers for changes in temperature. Nothing kills the mood like freezing hands and ears.
Kid tricks
As the mother of two young kids myself, I take a lot of photos of children. My favorites are always the ones that are candid and emotive. If I want happy, busy kids in the photos, I know I need to feed them, take them somewhere they love and be relaxed myself.
As you prepare for your session, use the tricks you know will help your kids feel happy, relaxed and ready for a bit of an adventure. Snacks (for everyone), more snacks, and maybe the promise of an ice cream afterward never hurt. Feel free to bring any items you think might help your kids feel comfortable. Favorite toys and other items are welcome-- these may be an important part of their story right now.
And you know what? Kids get cranky. That's okay! These sessions are low-pressure and I'll sneak a few shots of them in their cranktastic glory and you'll savor that photo years from now. Deal? Deal.
