After a several-months long hiatus, Pixel Chix Pics is finally back, and very excited to change things up. Behind the scenes we’ve been doing a lot of reflecting and have had many conversations about how we’re going to operate moving forward. We decided that while our former artistic style was working well and was a lot of fun, it’s time to take a leap of faith into a totally different direction. Our new mission is to focus on one thing and do it really well, instead of competing with every other family portrait photographer around. Focusing on black and white children’s portraiture is Pixel Chix Pic’s way of providing a unique and elevated photography experience for families looking for something timeless and unique. Though Covid-19 is still a scary reality, we have formulated a plan to ensure a safe, “studio” portrait session. Our sessions will be scheduled outdoors with our portable studio set-up taking place of a traditional studio setting or in-home if that is better for you and your family, paired with social distancing and mask wearing*. We will also be sanitizing equipment vigilantly before and after each session to further ensure safety. All things considered, we are thrilled to be back and eager to provide beautiful images of your sweet little ones, even during such an unsure time.
*The Pixel Chix Pics team will be wearing masks, and asks that those not being photographed wear a mask when within six feet of the photographer. Children being photographed do not need to wear a mask during the session.
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At Pixel Chix Pics, we’ve always been big fans of candid shots that look natural. The stuffy, traditionally posed look just isn’t something we strive for. I personally think it looks really outdated and doesn’t lend itself to telling a story, which is usually what we’re aiming for. Working with young children can be especially difficult for some photographers who have a really specific vision, but we feel like we’ve got the “working with children” thing down to a science. Read on to find out our best piece of advice on getting natural, fun photos of kids. 1. Inform Mom and Dad! Oftentimes we feel that Mom and Dad can be overly concerned with their child’s behavior during a session, and while we appreciate their efforts in subduing their child, it can stifle the child’s personality. Kids can get excited, shy, or grumpy during a session- as the photographer, you expect any range of emotions from little ones. Let Mom and Dad know that you’d prefer the child’s natural reactions and that it’s okay for them to not be a “perfect” subject. 2. Get to know the child before you start shooting. This is one of the most important things for you to practice when working with children. Understand that they may not really grasp what’s going on. To them, you’re a stranger that’s bossing them around and pointing a big camera in their face. When you first meet with your clients, take time to talk to the little ones and get to know them a bit. Make friends with them before getting in their face with a camera. 3. Play games with them. Depending on the age of the child, you can play games to loosen them up a bit and get really fun, natural reactions. Peek-a-boo is good for getting laughs out of younger toddlers and babies. Ask older kids if they have any funny jokes, or if they have a game they want to play with you. Don’t be afraid to get silly with little kids, they respond well to it! 4. Play with toys! In a lot of our in-home sessions, we find toys to be a great diversionary tactic. Kids are themselves when playing with their favorite toy or stuffed animal. Capture the moments when they’re playing or showing you a toy. If it’s an outdoor session, request that Mom and Dad bring a couple of toys to the session. This shot was not coordinated! She grabbed her stuffed elephant on her own and the photoset that came from it was too cute! 5. Show them the back of your camera! Once you’ve taken some shots of them, let them see the pictures of themselves! Kids love to see photos of them! Point out how great of a job they’re doing, etc. They’ll respond well to positive feedback. If it’s an older child and you’re open to letting them touch your camera, let them scroll through a couple of the photos themselves! They’ll love the hands-on involvement. These are our top 5 tips for getting natural shots when working with children, but if you’d like more tips on the matter, let us know and we’ll be glad to make another post! We hope you’ve found these tips helpful and can’t wait to hear if you plan on trying them out or if you already do some of them! Lately, we’ve felt like we were in a bit of a rut creatively and our standard “On- location” shoots began to feel repetitive and unoriginal. It’s really all anyone offers in our town and we were looking for ways to set our photos apart. After scrolling through Pinterest for inspiration we came upon some beautiful and personal in-home photography and decided to give it a shot. Since it’s something we hadn’t done before we decided to put out a model call looking for young families who may be interested and willing in a session like this. We made moodboards for ourselves and our clients as well as model guides, which really came in handy and then we went out and had some wonderful sessions. Since we wanted diversity, we chose a few families to model for us. Our first session was with a mother and daughter and they were SO great. Going into these sessions is a little bit anxiety inducing since you don’t know what the client’s home will look like, what the lighting will be like, etc. You won't have much control over it, so if you’re a control-freak this may be a great exercise for you. Here’s how our first session went (after all the prep work): 1. We arrived on scene! We introduced ourselves to the momma and her little one and she invited us in. The little one was a bit shy and unsure about us, which is totally normal and to be expected. Mom spent some time talking to her kiddo and letting her know what was happening and we asked if we could open the windows. This is a good time to let the children warm up to you without talking to them. They’ll quickly get used to you being in their home. 2. We scanned the home for the best lighting and location. In this case there were two living areas- one with lots of toys (a playroom of sorts) and one that was a little bit more grown up. We chose the space that had less toys and background distractions. Choosing a space is entirely up to you and the look you want to achieve! And don’t forget that you can move around and utilize the entire home if they’re open to that. 3. We spent some time talking to our new friends and letting them know what kinds of shots we were looking to get. It was really important to us that our photos looked as natural and unposed as possible so we let mom know that she could let loose and not feel worried if the little one wasn’t quite cooperating. 4. Now we were pretty much ready to begin shooting! We asked mom if she could get a favorite toy or activity out and she brought out some crayons and a notebook to color in. This was a really fun idea and we absolutely love how these shots came out! 5. Next, mom brought out some books to read, which was a nice way for the little one to forget we were there. We had them lay on the ground together, play with each others hair, etc. Basically we just let them do some daily activities and captured the most sincere moments as they came. 6. After about 40 minutes we felt confident that we had plenty of photos, so we thanked them both, let them know when they could expect the final images, and left. When we got back and uploaded our photos, we were honestly surprised at how many amazing, intimate moments we were able to capture. It felt so much more authentic than a lot of our on-location sessions and we loved that! Editing this session was really rewarding and we did not expect to enjoy this style so much! We really liked how the photos looked in black and white, which is a drastic change for us, but it’s making us consider an entire rebrand! Let us know what you think of these photos and if you think this is a style you’re interested in trying out for yourself! Or if you’ve already tried lifestyle photography, let us know how it went! Thanks for joining us this time- we hope you found it useful or interesting! Every once in a while at Pixel Chix Pics, we decide to host a “model call” to use for promotional images, our website, or to execute a specific idea or style! Many new photographers will use this tactic to grow their portfolio and learn the ropes, and it’s honestly a really useful tool. The more content you have to post on your social medias the better! Once you’ve selected your models, you’ll want to send them follow up information so they feel well prepared for their upcoming session with you- and so you can be sure that the session looks exactly how you envision! We've included some sample guides that we've used in the past at the end of the post so be sure to check those out for inspiration. 1. CONTRACT + MODEL RELEASE Important for obvious reasons- these will protect you and your business. Be sure to print the model release and bring it the day of the session and have everyone sign prior to shooting. You don’t want to have a whole session and then have them refuse to sign the model release. This is the most important thing to prepare for a model session. 2. COLOR PALETTES + OUTFIT INSPO This is all about your vision! We like to give our models a color palette to fit the style we’re trying to accomplish along with some photos of outfits (usually from Pinterest) that we think would suit the session. You can customize these as much as you want. We usually include a couple different color palettes so that our models can work with their own closet instead of feeling like they have to go buy something special. 3. MAKEUP + HAIR SUGGESTIONS We like to keep this section of the guide relatively short. We let the ladies know that they don’t need to have red carpet ready hair and makeup, that a more natural style looks best, and for the guys- we just ask them to look neat and groomed! Nothing too crazy at all for this part. Of course if you’re looking to do a more avant garde type of shoot, don’t be afraid to include some makeup suggestions or a moodboard! 4. FOR FAMILIES- TIPS FOR A STRESS-FREE SESSION Parents can tend to get pretty stressed out about family pictures, so give them tips for a smooth session. Remind them to have everyone eat beforehand, be well-rested, and leaving themselves plenty of time so they don’t end up rushing to leave the house! You can find lots of tips on Pinterest or just by doing a quick google search and compile your favorite tips into your guide! If you don’t find this to be relevant, you can totally leave it out- not every family will need or want these tips, and it can look a bit overwhelming at first glance. And since they don’t really pertain to sessions other than family portraits, you don’t need to include it in the guide for couples, seniors, etc. 5. PROP REQUESTS Props can be a really fun way to capture natural photos that really show off your models’ personalities and interests. You see a lot of props in senior/ grad photos, but it can be great to have a family bring a game they like to play or toys they really love! However, if you want a specific themed prop, it’s best to bring it yourself. Again, you don’t want them to feel like they need to buy anything. 6. WHAT TO EXPECT This is a great time to tell your models about yourself, your shooting style, and more. Anything that you feel they should know about how you work or what you want from them. If you play music during sessions like we do, let them know about that and invite them to share their own music taste if you’re okay with using one of their playlists or curating one for that particular session! This section is also where we like to let our models know where they can contact us prior to the session with any questions/ concerns. Our model guides serve many purposes, but overall you want your models to feel warmly welcomed and comfortable with you and your brand! Also, don’t be afraid to tell them with this guide what you really want to get from the session! They’ll likely appreciate the clarity! Link them to some moodboards if you’ve got some on Pinterest so they can see a visual representation as well. Check out these examples for inspiration! Okay, maybe it’s overkill but we like to make a moodboard for just about every photo session we do. Pinterest is a super great tool that makes it easy to collect ideas and inspiration for different types of sessions which is great especially for new photographers who may not be entirely comfortable going to sessions without lots of research and planning. This is a fantastic idea when planning mini sessions as well! There are several reasons we do this extra step and I’m sure I could come up with more if I sat here long enough! But for now, here's the four most important: 1. FOR US Creating moodboards is a great way for us to identify the overall feel of the session that we’d like to create and we can refer to it for posing ideas, clothing suggestions, even music choice! When building a moodboard, we take several things into consideration including amount of people, location, purpose of session, and any additional information that the client may have provided in their questionnaire. Once we’ve got a board put together, we can refer back to it leading up to the session or during the session. It can be especially useful when dealing with clients who feel unnatural in front of the camera- just show them something on the board that you’d like to recreate and they’ll probably loosen up a bit! You could also print out your moodboard or at least a couple of the photos to use during your session if you prefer not to use your phone. 2. FOR OUR CLIENTS Once you’ve got your Pinterest board all set up, you can share it with your clients and make sure that they’re on board with the style you’re going to aim for. You don’t have to share this with them, but it can help them get excited! It can also help them with outfit inspiration, posing ideas, etc. 3. FOR FUTURE SESSIONS Once you’ve got a wide variety of moodboards you can just refer to ones that apply to upcoming sessions instead of making several that are very similar to each other. If you’ve already done a session with a family of 5 with kids under 10, next time you book a session with another family of 5 with kids under 10 you won’t have to make an entirely new board. However, we feel that every session is unique and may make similar boards anyway. It’s just kinda fun! But cut out extra steps where you can/need. You can seriously streamline your workflow as you continue to work as a photographer and figure out what works for you and what doesn't. This works for us- and it'll probably work for you too. 4. TO REFINE OUR STYLE Like I mentioned earlier, moodboards are great for new photographers (or photographers who want to define their style a bit more)! Every time you make a moodboard you’ll probably choose photos that lean more towards one specific style and naturally your work will slowly evolve. This habit can help you really hone in on your niche and style which is exactly what you want! It can be hard to pinpoint what style you want to go with initially, but eventually with this trick it’ll become a lot easier to see what you like and what you want to shoot. Let us know what you think of our moodboard trick and if you decide to try it out! If you’ve used a similar method in your workflow, let us know what it is and why it works for you!
One of the biggest obstacles we encounter as photographers is when a client is feeling awkward in front of the camera. And it’s not just a few particularly insecure clients; it’s extremely common. It can be hard to loosen up in front of the camera, because sometimes, no matter how hard you try to avoid it, photoshoots can just tend to be awkward! It is important for the photographer to ensure that the photos to come across as natural, and it can be hard for clients to look and feel comfortable when the very act of posing for a photo is… pretty unnatural. A great way to calm the nerves of a client is to turn on some music! Depending on the nature of the session, you can change music based on the mood/tone that you want to achieve! It can help to bring a cohesiveness to your session as well as helping your clients to be as comfortable as possible.
Note: It is important to bring a charged bluetooth speaker, so the music isn’t just playing from your phone and getting lost. It is also important to ensure that your music is downloaded prior to the session, in case your location’s connection is spotty. COUPLE’S SESSIONS If you’re unsure of the couple’s music preference, it can be helpful to have a generic wedding reception playlist saved. These tend to include both modern love songs as well as some oldies, so there’s something for everyone! If the couple is older, it might be nice to have a playlist entirely comprised of oldies love songs. On the other hand, depending on the direction you are looking to take the session, romantic, calming instrumentals might be more suitable. It really depends on if the couple wants a sweet intimate sort of feel to their session versus a fun, candid feel.
FAMILY SESSION
For family sessions, we recommend tailoring the playlist based on the age of the children in the family. For example, if they are really young, Disney music (instrumentals or otherwise) can be a great option. If the children are older and you aren’t looking solely to appease them, it is best to put on a playlist that is agreeable upon by every member of the family. So this would generally be something that’s unoffensive to all demographics. Upbeat instrumentals that add to the atmosphere of the session are great for this purpose.
SESSION WITH YOUNG CHILDREN As mentioned briefly before, Disney music is a great option for young children. It can help them engage and if you choose to go the non-instrumental route, you might be able to get some great candids of the child singing. There are some great Disney playlists on Spotify, but below I have included a curated playlist of Disney music that evokes a fairytale-type mood.
SENIOR PORTRAITS Have a good range of music downloaded. Perhaps a “Today’s Hits” playlist would be most helpful. However, when I was in high school I almost exclusively listened to 70s-80s music, so it might be a good idea to have a good range of playlists saved. If all else fails, you can always default to one of the aforementioned upbeat instrumental playlists.
Feel free to ask clients their preferences at the beginning of a session (or if they wouldn’t prefer music at all). If you’re in a location where you have good connection, you can even ask them if they have a Spotify playlist of their own that would help them to feel comfortable. Music can be an easy way to take your photography-and your client’s experience to the next level. Being a photographer means you’re in charge of your schedule, bookings, and your income so when a slow season begins, it’s nice to have a surefire plan to make some money. Our favorite remedy for a slow season is mini sessions! There are so many reasons we love mini sessions and since we love them so much we put together a list of 10 fun mini sessions you can offer year round! Tag us in your photos on Instagram @pixelchixpics when you try out one of these ideas! We’d love to see your gorgeous work! 1. Valentine’s Minis These are so cute and so much fun! You can check out our best tips from our Valentine’s Mini Sessions for a more comprehensive guide and prop ideas but you can get so many cute props around Valentine’s Day and the theme can be versatile and fun for so many people! You can market it to your target audience no matter what your niche is. Couples, families, BFF’s, pets- everyone loves someone and could use some cute shots with them! 2. Flower Field Spring Minis We are so excited for spring this year because we’ll get to do flower field sessions! Last year we experienced a “Super Bloom” locally which was so beautiful and I wish we had gone out to do photos in the flowers but I was busy working at Disneyland! The colorful flowers are so photogenic and if you’ve got a flower field near you, you should seize the opportunity! 3. Mommy and Me Minis Perfect around Mother’s Day and always timeless and beautiful. Make sure you leave a good amount of time for these minis because there won’t be one mom in her right mind that would pass up an opportunity to get special photos of her and her little one(s). 4. By The Sea Minis If you live by an ocean or other photogenic body of water, you should absolutely offer these minis at some point. You can get such gorgeous details- footprints in the sand, toes in the sand, warm sunlight, and water splashing around your subjects will tell a gorgeous story no one will want to pass up. 5. Daddy and Me Minis For Father’s Day. Just like the Mommy and Me sessions but maybe even a little bit more special. With dad being the focus his goofy kid-side can come out and you can capture some really cute moments with him and his kiddos. 6. Summer Picnic Minis This mini session theme is so much fun! Props are your best friend here: checkered picnic blanket, watermelon, picnic baskets, and some sunflowers are all great examples and cost efficient! 7. Patriotic Minis 4th of July mini sessions could be a fantastic idea, depending on your locale. If your city is full of patriots, invest in an American flag and let it do the talking. There are so many pose options for a session like this and you really don’t need a ton of props. Sparklers, rocket pops, and of course red, white, and blue clothing are also great additions! 8. Lemonade Stand Minis If you have a little booth already made up OR want to make one yourself, Lemonade is a fantastic summery theme. A sign, some lemons, a jug of lemonade, and some glasses are really all you need to make a beautiful set up. 9. Back to School Minis PROPS! This would be such a fun, commemorative mini session for kids of pretty much any age and all you need are some scholastic props. A globe, some thrifted books, a desk, chalkboard, apples, and more could all contribute to a perfect little photo session. Offer it every year and you might get to watch the same kids grow up over time! 10. Vintage Minis Dressing up is super fun! Pearls, red lipstick, cat eye glasses, and fancy outfits make for adorable glamorous little pictures for the divas out there! Let the whole family join in for some fun vintage inspired photos- and have fun with the editing. 11. Halloween Minis We love Halloween here at Pixel Chix Pics and look forward to it every year. Something about costumes is super fun and inspires us to take really creative and fun photos! You could do Halloween minis at pumpkin patches or farms (you’ll probably need some kind of permission/clearance), in specific costumes (princess, superhero, wizards, etc) and add little magic in during post, or just let the kiddos come in whatever costume they want and have fun with it! It totally can be for grown ups too though! We hope you like our roundup of 11 mini session ideas (can’t count so there’s a bonus)! If you use any of these session themes feel free to tag us so we can see the fun stuff you come up with and don’t forget to subscribe so you don’t miss out in the future! If you like these ideas, let us know and we’ll be sure to come up with some more in a future post! Social media is a great tool for photographers, and being that Instagram is a photo based social media, it is one of our favorites to use! The key to maintaining a successful social media presence is keeping your account active!! This includes posting, liking other people’s posts, COMMENTING on other people’s posts, etc. This can help to keep the infamous algorithm on your side. A good way to stay active is utilizing Instagram’s “Stories” feature! I know a lot of people who ONLY go through their instagram stories because it’s quicker + easier than scrolling through their feed. Today we’re sharing some ideas for Instagram stories that will help remind your audience that you’re passionate about your work and ready to be booked! If you use hashtags and geotagging correctly you can also expand your audience so be sure to do that! Don’t forget your free stickers at the end of this post! 1. Take behind the scenes photos DURING your sessions. When doing a shoot, ask your clients if they would be alright with being featured on your social media. If so, pop out your phone and snap a few photos (maybe even utilize instagram’s boomerang feature!) Slap a “Behind the Scenes” sticker on top of it and call it a day! 2. Snap a picture when you arrive on location. It’s important to arrive early to a location anyway, so you can use your time wisely by getting some IG story content! Take photos of the spot you’ll be photographing in and maybe provide some location inspiration for future clients! 3. Your computer screen while you’re editing a session. A quick glimpse of your editing process can get your clients even more excited about receiving their photos! Let them know to keep their eyes on your Instagram page for some sneak peeks. 4. Show your audience your workspace. This could be a very stylized photo of the space that you edit/process your photos in with cozy lighting, some carefully placed office supplies, laptop, camera, etc. OR you could go for a more realistic, un-staged type of photo to show your audience you’re real and approachable. 5. Shopping for props or gear? Post your finds to your story. How fun is shopping for props!? This is perfect for when you’ve got some themed mini sessions coming up and want to get people excited! If you’re out and about and find the perfect prop, snap a pic and include the details for your upcoming minis, etc. This also works with buying new gear and if you’re more of an online shopper you can still get an “unboxing” shot to post! 6. If you’re having a meeting with someone you’re going to collaborate with (makeup artist, stylist, etc.) share a quick pic. If you’re planning something special with another professional, brand, or model at a coffee shop, don’t be afraid to take a quick photo of your notes and coffee. Don’t forget to tag them! 7. Touring a new venue or checking out a new spot? Tell everyone how excited you are. Take some photos of the venue and be sure to geotag! It’s a great way to grow a local presence. 8. Newly arrived prints or products you offer or sample kits from print labs. If you like to check the quality of your prints before your clients get them, it can be a super fun way to show off the print sizes and other products you may offer by just posting a quick photo on your story. You'll be encouraging future clients to buy prints and products too! Photography can be a great way to bring in extra cash- or even enough to live and thrive on! But there’s a big secret that no one in the industry seems to share. There’s big competition. I was a photographer at Disneyland Resort for some time and was getting to the point where it wasn’t sustainable. It was a long drive for me, I was barely getting any hours, and I was exhausting myself for a job that didn’t really give me the creative space I needed. I decided to leave my position and start my OWN photography business. In theory it sounded like it’d be a big hit- I could use my previous work experience to hook people and book clients and the area I live in has it’s fair share of families with money to spare. If I marketed well, I would be able to pull in at least $600 every weekend which was a lot more than I was making at Disney. I thought that I had cracked the code and figured out an easy way to make money while studying full time. Unfortunately, when I started I didn’t consider just how much competition I was up against. Of course there’s competition in every job but I wish I had known what I was getting myself into ahead of time. I still would have pursued it, but I think with a bit of a different attitude. The first place we started marketing was in a local group that allows advertising on Mondays and recommendations when other members are searching for something specific. Our first few weeks of placing ads on Mondays were absolute failures. The only interaction we got was from family members who we ASKED for help from. We slowly noticed other photographers in the area were running contests for giveaways for free sessions. Sometimes multiple free sessions. Then someone later in the week would post “ISO: Photographer for family portraits” and there would be 100 comments within the hour. All different photographers in our area with prices ranging from practically free to astronomical. I don’t mean to discourage anyone from pursuing photography as a job but I would strongly encourage you to know your competition and know how to be competitive. Your area might not have as many photographers to compete with! If that's the case, lucky you! But you should still take the following into consideration... it can only help! Our best advice? Find a niche! You have to if you want to stand out. Offer something no one else is offering by filling in the gaps. Work with local brands and collaborate with other small businesses to get attention. And know that you might have to work for free or practically free to get a portfolio started and to get your name out there. It isn’t fun to work for free but it can be a great way to make connections and build relationships locally. At Pixel Chix Pics, we are both huge believers in creating a consistent brand. That includes the obvious stuff like our photography style, advertising, brand colors, etc. but we also carry it over into less expected aspects of our business. Our “brand” is young and trendy compared to most photographers who may be more mature in age and brand themselves as such, so when we started out and were looking for tips on how to dress, it was pretty impossible. So this guide will help you decide what to wear for your sessions whether you brand yourself similarly to us or not! 1. All black never fails. If we’re ever really stuck and can’t figure out what to wear, we stick to the classic monochrome look. Since we’re a team and always shoot together, dressing in all black can look really professional and put together. It’s also really easy to identify who we are because it looks like we’re in a uniform. Also, you won't have any bright colors reflecting on your clients! 2. Lean into your brand. Okay, so this tip means you need to know your brand like the back of your hand. If you need help figuring that out, we have a blog post coming out soon on that very topic, so subscribe to be the first to see it! Basically, you need to know your brand colors and mood for this tip to work. For example, our brand colors are pale pink, sage green, and gray and our mood is young and trendy. When getting dressed, we could incorporate maybe one of these colors (don’t overdo it, it could get cheesy fast!) to solidify our branding even more. Considering that our brand is “young & trendy” we don’t dress in business professional- it just wouldn’t make sense. If your brand is more boho, you can dress in a more boho style for your sessions. Clients will see that you know your brand well and that you’re going to take photos that make sense with your brand as well. 3. Be mindful of the situation or event! What we would wear to shoot a wedding would probably be a little different than what we would wear to a regular family portrait session or mini sessions. While I can sometimes get away with an outfit as casual as black leggings and a black turtleneck, I definitely would NOT suggest wearing that to a wedding. Weddings can be a great time to connect and meet potential clients and you want to make the best first impression that you can. Wear something a little dressier if you’re attending a more formal event so you don’t look out of place and unprofessional. 4. Dress for the weather. The worst thing you can do for yourself and your clients is being uncomfortable. If you haven’t dressed appropriately for the weather you might be too cold or too hot to get as good of shots as you normally can. Check the weather before getting dressed and let that be a guiding factor. 5. Have a “capsule wardrobe” just for your shooting days. It’s really helpful to have a go-to outfit to rely on for you sessions. I often wear the same thing to my sessions, with slight variations because I know I’m comfortable with it. It can also be helpful to have specific outfits for certain occasions and weather. Go through your closet and set aside specific outfits for cold weather, hot weather, casual events, formal events, etc. Next time you have a session you won’t have to worry about what to wear because you’ll have already picked it out! 6. Be comfortable I know I mentioned it before, but you HAVE to be comfortable if you want to perform well. Wear shoes that are reliable and already broken in! Keep your location in mind. If you’re walking through fields, you may want to consider long pants and boots or something that will keep you covered and protected. You may be photographing on the beach… wear something that you don’t mind getting wet in! Photography requires getting creative with angles and sometimes that means getting yourself into a spot that might get your clothes dirty. If you’re going to wear a dress, wear shorts underneath so you don’t flash your clients, etc. Try to envision scenarios that might occur and whether clothing could be a hazard in them or not. Hopefully these tips have been helpful for you and maybe helped calm some unnecessary nerves about a session! Let us know in the comments whether you’ve used these tips OR if there’s something we missed that you find super useful! |
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