Winthrop Family Photo Days
October 14, 2023
ALL SESSIONS ARE FULL FOR 2023! THANK YOU WINTHROP FAMILIES!
Feel free to reach out with your contact info in case we have a cancellation.
Join us on 10/14 (rain date 10/21) at Riverbend Trail, Ipswich for a quick and easy 10 minute session. Three high-resolution, edited images included.
$150.
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The Low-Stress Client Prep Guide
Use the tips in this quick guide for your Family Photo Days session, and you'll arrive feeling ready to hang with your people.
what should I expect?
Family Photo Days are 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 on a trail outside in 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.
how do I get there?
The Riverbend Trail is located at the Ipswich River Watershed Association headquarters at 143 County Rd, Ipswich, MA.
- Pull into the driveway and follow it straight back toward the Watershed Association headquarters office.
- Park in the lot, and I'll meet you there to start your session!
when do I arrive?
If you're anything like our family, leaving the house is not unlike a tornado with a destination. Aim to arrive 10-15 minutes before your session time so you allow space for putting shoes back on (does your kid pull them off in the car, too?) and feeling ready, whatever that means for your crew.
The importance of comfortable clothing
Colors: Because Family Photo Days 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.
