Photo © Gary Walsh
Cleveland

Preparing for a Photographic Shoot

Today's photographic session should be all about experience, many photographic sessions are taken on location and good preparation prior to the shoot contributes to a highly successful event.

A consultation visit to the photographer before the shoot will give you the chance to discuss the possibility of visiting a favourite location, one which may have special significance to you, as the venue for your photographic shoot. You could also take along some magazine images to illustrate the type of photography you are interested in. This kind of preparation will guarantee you a fun experience with the added bonus of a set of images which are unique and individual.

Bring a selection of appropriate clothing, this ensures you achieve a variety of images during the shoot. Photographers are often inspired by bright eye catching colours and incorporating these choices into your selection will give the photographer more creative scope.

Photo © Esther Ling
Norfolk

Suggestions

Denim, bright blues, lavender, pinks and lemons.
Neutral khakis and natural creams and beiges.
Crisp white t-shirts - generally a great resource and fabulous to dress up or down.

Remember to include a favourite toy as well as currently trendy accessories, baseball caps, hats and headbands. If in doubt pack it! It is better to have plenty of choice than not enough.

Children often feel more secure if they can bring a favourite toy; this will help them to settle during the shoot and provides images which in years to come will hold many happy memories.

Photo © Andrew Sheppard
Warwickshire

With babies and small children it is vital to consider their own individual routine and to try to timetable the photographic session around their feeding and sleeping pattern.

Prepare children for the photographic experience. Discussing the photographic shoot beforehand is most beneficial. It prepares the children for the event. Talk to them in terms of being a model for the day, liking the experience to pop idol which will add to the anticipation and excitement of the day.

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