Clarissa is such a wonderful long term loyal client who has been coming to see me since she was pregnant with her daughter. It has been so much fun to watch Isabella grow each year and to also see how Clarissa grows as a mother - she’s a pretty incredible one!
WHAT TO WEAR FOR A STUDIO SESSION
When clients book their session with us, we send them our easy to follow style guide that has everything you need to know about choosing what to wear. It covers suggested color and how to mix and match textures and patterns. We offer studio visits for wardrobe consultations to our clients, and can conduct these virtually as well! We are here to make the portrait session experience with us EASY and fun.
The majority of our clients choose neutral tones or soft pastels. Neutrals stand the test of time, are the most universally flattering to skin tones, and simplify coordinating multiple family members. Clarissa chose to dress it up for this session with a gorgeous mauve silk halter neck dress and teardrop chandelier earrings. Isabella wore the prettiest tulle creation studded with rhinestones and felt like a princess. This mother-daughter duo also have the prettiest curls!
I want to mention really quickly that Isabella is a professional print and commercial child model, so she takes direction incredibly well and stays very focused longer than the average child her age. I always get a kick out of it when I see her in advertisements and think to myself, “Yep, that’s Isabella!” Even if your child is NOT a professional model, that’s totally ok! I have worked with young children for a very long time and am a mom of three myself, and perfect listening is NOT required or necessary to create gorgeous photos. We will roll with it!
WHAT TO EXPECT DURING YOUR SESSION
Mommy and me sessions in the studio are a LOT of fun! Your job is to be their mom. You’ll play games with your child(ren) that involve dancing, snuggling or even tickling your little one during your time with me.
These sessions are often very child-led and dictated by how they’re feeling and what they’re interested in doing throughout. I don’t have a “script” or set workflow during sessions with young children, because it’s impossible to predict how it will go in terms of their mood and length of cooperation.
Regardless of how your child is during our time together, know that I have endless patience, adapt as needed, and am super flexible to meet my littlest clients where they’re at. I believe showing children that I respect them and their preferences is what builds their trust, and is truly the “secret” to having a successful session!
You do NOT need to worry about your child standing perfectly still and “cooperating”. Honestly, you will constantly be in motion during your session. I’ll be behind my camera waiting for the perfect moments to freeze forever.
There’s no need to be worried about not knowing what you should do either - I’ll be giving you easy to follow action prompts. The prompts are things that you do ALL the time with your child when you’re not being photographed, they’re just not what you might think to do when in front of a camera! :) All you need to focus on is being present with your little one(s), and let me handle taking the photos!
If you're considering a session for yourself and your children, I would love for you to reach out to discuss your vision and learn about the amazing portrait experience that we offer our clients at our studio!
Enjoy a handful of my favorites from this family session with Clarissa and Isabella!
If you're expecting a baby or already a parent and looking for a newborn, maternity, or family photographer, I would love to work with you to create images that you will love for a lifetime. Watch this video to hear about my philosophy and see how I work in the studio so you can determine if I'm the right fit for you. I can't wait to meet you!
Lily Sophia Photography specializes in newborn, baby, maternity, and family photography in Atlanta, Georgia and surrounding areas.
