Family shoots can include the whole family, siblings, cousins, grandparents and even the dog. They are such a fun way to capture memories and freeze time to celebrate your family. The way a family session is planned varies on the amount of people and the ages of any children attending, so we will always contact you before your session to find out the details of who's coming. Its important to consider what everyone will wear to the shoot, keeping outfits co-ordinated is always a good idea, we're not talking full on matching outfits, however sticking with a colour scheme and making sure you're all dressed to the same dress code helps keep the images aesthetic and cohesive. Dressing in neutral tones and in a smart casual style will ensure that the images are timeless and will never feel out of style, you don't want to look back in a few years and think "What was I wearing?!". I would always recommend neutral colours (beiges, greys, whites, blacks and browns), avoiding anything too bright or patterned that will be distracting in the final images. The time a family shoot takes varies on how many people are attending and the ages of children, however on average they take about 2 hours. I would always encourage bringing snack and something to keep little ones entertained while there waiting for their turn in front of the camera. Most importantly family shoots should be fun! The best shots are always those of natural smiles and laughter, the more fun children are having the better the images turn out. Because of this I take a relaxed approach to working with children and let them explore the studio and relax into the session, and will avoid asking them to be in forced poses.