What I wish you knew! 😉

5 things your photographer wished you knew! These will be very relatable! 😆

1-Dad… RELAX! I already know that your wife was the one who booked this session and I already know that this is not on your Top Ten List of Favorite Things to do on a weekend, but its 20-30 minutes and you’re here, so why not make the best of it? I promise to make the shoot as painless and quick as possible… I’ve got your back!

2. Momma… BREATHE! I’m not judging you AT ALL. Your children are not the worst I’ve ever photographed. Your hair is fine! That outfit is okay. I know you might be uncomfortable, but remember that I want you to look your best. I hear this all the time: “I want a session just for my kids.”

3. All kids are crazy. Nothing stress parents more than seeing their children misbehave or get a little crazy during a photo-shoot, but I’m going to let you in on a little secret: they ALL do! Mine do too!, but mamas I am here to tell you….STOP WAITING. The time is now and it’s flying by right before your eyes. Getting in front of that camera and capturing these beautiful moments with your family is something that you will never forget or regret.

4. Wardrobe Matters. And it really can make or break a session. If you are having trouble, visit my Pinterest “What to wear” board or reach out to me, I’d LOVE to help you style the perfect outfits for your session! As a rule, try to stay away from busy patterns, matchy-matchy colors, and neon. Red and white are challenging colors for some skin tones so keep that in mind. Try to coordinate your colors as best as you can and stay away from wrinkly clothes.

5. I am HUMAN October and November can be HECTIC for me. Some days I can answer right away, and others it may take me a few hours to respond. This could be from shoots taking place, my full time job (YES! I have one!), my children needing some undivided attention, editing marathons where I need to focus, or I might just be taking the day off to recharge. I’ll answer as soon as I can. I promise! 

Last but not least....

I LOVE MY CLIENTS. So much. Literally, without you, photography wouldn’t be possible. I am thankful for you. Don’t you ever think you are just “one more”, you are NOT! 

I always feel a connection with you… from the time I’ve chatted with you about your session, spent time with you loving on your kids, embarrassing your teenagers asking them to kiss your cheek (knowing they secretly love it) and capturing your family, to the time spent reliving the shoot through culling and editing, I’m invested! 

Thank you for reading and whether you choose me or someone else, I hope you remember these and find them helpful for your next session!

XOXO

Jourdan