What should we “do” for our photoshoot?

April 6, 2017

I get a lot of clients who need a little help with ideas for their family or engagement photoshoot. Don’t worry, I have all sorts of ideas for you and am happy to help you brainstorm even more. Here is a list of some ideas you could consider, followed by some questions to help you come up with more.

Ideas for Photo Sessions at Home

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Home

Sessions

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Dinner


Bath


Bedtime routine


Morning routine


Make Your Own Peanut Butter and Jelly


Baking


Pizza Night

Game Night

Chalk in driveway

Soccer in backyard

Breakfast/pancakes


Ideas for "Going Out" for Your Session

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Outings

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Stroll uptown on court street


Trip to pet shop


Trip to grocery store


Favorite Icecream

Playground


Hike


Out for pizza/burger/The Diner

Activity Ideas You Can Do Anywhere

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Activities

Bubbles

Kites

Books

Picnic

Sack Races

Egg Toss

Tug of War

Capture the Flag

Pinwheels

Hula Hoop

Jump Rope

Even More Ideas for your Photography Session

Some more questions you can ask yourself to get you thinking about ideas for your photoshoot

Describe your perfect Saturday together.
What do you love most about your partner/family?
What do you want to remember about your family, right now?
What are your hobbies?
What is one fun fact about each person?
What do you like to do together?
Places you like to go?
If you could pick one word that describes you as a family, what would it be?

If you would like some information about having a family narrative session check it out over here.