So excited to share with you how valuable photography is, why I'm passionate about providing this exclusive experience to you, why you should book photography sessions, & some precious moments I've been honored to be apart of. Follow along my journey of creating personal & timeless memories for quirky couples & fun-loving families in Ventura County, CA (between Thousand Oaks, Camarillo, & Ojai, CA).

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Tips & Tricks

Prep for Family Photos

Here’s how to prep for your family photography session:

Prep for family photos can be stressful, here are some tips to help you for your next family photography session.

First, how to prep the kids – make sure they are fed. Tell them what we will be doing & make it sound fun! Make this exciting for them by considering a reward/something to look forward to afterwards. Kids may take a little bit to warm up to the session but know that I will do my best to capture their authentic personalities & make their time worthwhile.

⁣Second, how to prep your spouse/significant other – Let him know that the best thing he can do is to enjoy his family & let ME do the work to guide each member throughout your session. Remind him of how much this means to you & that you’re glad he is willing to be such a team player for an hour.⁣

Then, how to prep yourself – make enough time to prepare on the day of your session. Let go of your need for perfection & enjoy the present moment with your family. It’s ok if your kids aren’t “perfect” during our time together. Furthermore, don’t worry about your kids not giving me their “real smiles.” I will work hard to get them smiling/laughing & will be sure to capture them at their best!⁣

Above all, prep for family photos with ease. The most important thing for you to remember is to just enjoy your family. Let this be a time that you have fun with each other, tell silly stories, and laugh, a lot. Down the road, it won’t matter nearly as much if you were having nearly as much if you were⁣ having a bad hair day that day, or if your kid wasn’t listening well. Finally, you will look back⁣ on these pictures and remember this moment in time, and how quickly it went.⁣

Let’s document some memories you’ll never forget! If you are ready to book your session or have any questions, please fill out my simple contact form: http://jessicafrancisphotography.com/letschat