How to Plan the Best Family Photos | Houston Family Photographer

In all honesty, I want to be as transparent as possible right now. You really shouldn’t have to plan much for your family photos.

Here’s why. When it comes to finding the best family photographer in the Houston area for you, you should be looking for a photographer who will help take the stress out of planning for your family photos.

Coordinating with your Family Photographer

A good photographer will help walk you through the most stressful planning aspects. For example, most of my clients don’t need extensive clothing tips on what to wear in their family pictures because they receive a Session Planning Guide after booking. This guide goes over beauty and wardrobe tips to help you coordinate outfits. All the way down to when’s the best time to wax, shave, or get a haircut.

In the meantime, you can take a look at how this family planned what to wear for their session. 

Lifestyle Family Photos with your Houston Family Photographer

Trust me, when my family takes our annual (sometimes bi-annual) family photos, I get nervous sweat like a horse too. But it really shouldn’t be that way if I’m being honest. Truthfully, mine is because I’ve got photographer syndrome and I’m hoping my kids won’t act out.

With that being said, that’s the problem! We really shouldn’t be stressing that much when it comes to documenting our family’s love for each other.

Additionally, when you’ve got small kiddos, a family session should really be focused on your lifestyle. Do you love tickling your kids like I do? Well, do that!

Are snuggles and hugs your children’s love language? We’ll do that too!

Whether you guys love to read, sing, or play outside with each other, you should work those hobbies and activities into your family photo session. The best family photographers know that.

Sure we may bribe a little bit, but when all else fails, just like we do in parenting sometimes –we wing it!

Finally, when you book outdoor family photos with me, I’ll capture a mix of both lifestyle and traditionally posed portraits that will look great on your phone, wall, and tables of your home.