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Book Early

Heading into the fall season can be exciting and yet so stressful as parents. Trust me, I get it. Learning the new school schedules, fall sports dates, already thinking about Halloween costumes, and wait…my kids don’t have pants that fit!!

So, that’s why I recommend booking your fall family photo session early! You can lock in the date, get it in your family calendar, and move on with enjoying the last days before school starts.

Also, this year the last date I’ll be accepting sessions with a guaranteed pre-holiday turn around is November 14th. By booking early you can secure the date and be sure to have your images back in time to order holiday gifts and cards.

Plan Your Outfits Ahead Of Time, and Be Flexible as the Weather Changes

This is definitely an area that I recommend you not wait until the last minute to plan. I would highly recommend sourcing your closets before buying special items. The good news is I have lots of tips on selecting each member of the families wardrobe and shoes. And, if you’re currently buying back to school clothes for the kids, consider what you’d love to see in your family photos, and go ahead and grab those items and neutral shoes now (I’m loving the matching converse the siblings are wearing in the above photo!).

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Also, the weather is a bit unpredictable here in the PNW. So, be prepared with light jackets (jean jackets photograph quite well), scarves, and hats if needed. Also, a favorite family blanket can be great to have on hand to sit on and cuddle in during your session.

Then, relax knowing you’re ready for you photo session.

Tell Everyone The Session Will Be Fun

As long as everyone goes into the session relaxed, and ready to have a fun time it’ll be a big success. Don’t stress the small stuff…the sibling squabbles as you all get ready, or the wrinkle in your son’s shirt. Just let everyone know that the primary goal of the photo session is to have fun together as a family. If you can do that you’ll end up with photos that you LOVE. To learn more about what it means to have a FUN session with Hunnicutt Photography, check out this recent blog post.

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Don’t Stress

Your family photo session should be a fun and relaxing time to bond with your partner and children. I know that it is a valuable investment that you are giving to yourself and your family. And that you want everything to be perfect. The truth is, that family photo sessions can be fun, relaxing, and give you lots of love and joy filled images to treasure for years to come. The best way to get to that goal, is to let me do all the work while you relax and love on your people. I have put together lots of tips for how to prepare for and have a successful session which you can read here. Then all you need to do is prepare, and have a blast!

If you’re not sure where to have your session, first decide if you’d like to have your photos done at your home or on location. Then check out this list of favorite Portland area photo locations. I’m happy to discuss the best options and time for your fall session.