You're planning on booking a family session, which is, in most cases, stressful as it is. You already know you need clothes for your whole family, but I ask you what your vision is and if you have a location in mind, and you have no idea. Let me break down some of the spots we can do any session in and how to determine what location would work best for your family and your wall art.
First, what kind of people are you? Are you a Starbucks family that enjoys the city and drinking coffee together? Are you more causal and laid back and homebodies? Or are you adventurous and like to go hiking and be outdoors? All of these questions are very important in choosing a location that is right for YOUR family.
If you are a more urban family that enjoys going downtown and spending time window shopping, I would recommend a downtown/urban area for your session. Downtown Detroit has so many cute little gems of areas to have your session in, and we can explore with your family. Family sessions are not stiff and overly posed with me, I want you to be you and I want to capture who all of you are and your personalities and if we need to take it downtown and get coffee or ice cream, lets go!
Next, if you are homebodies and love staying in and making pancakes on Saturday mornings, followed by board games or bike rides, I want to capture that. If you have pizza night every Friday followed by popcorn and Disney+ on the couch, lets capture that. These moments are a season in your life, and I want you to be you, captured in your truest form. If you don’t wear dresses or want to frolic in a field chasing your kids, then don’t do it. Make your session about you and your family and what you enjoy doing together in the right now.
Most commonly we picture family sessions outdoors and in a field with mama wearing a beautiful flowy dress and all the kids are matching or coordinating perfectly. If this is you… fantastic. Let’s go play in a field, which is my personal favorite spot to be. There are so many varieties of things we can do when we are outside and in a field, which is why I most commonly recommend this. Playing outside and letting kids be kids, is the best. Also, it allows for bubbles, and honestly, who doesn’t love bubbles? In addition to a field, a beach or a creek are also a great way to add some variety to your session. If you have a session booked in the middle of the summer, lets head to the creek and splash!
If you need help choosing a location, do not feel like you cannot ask for recommendations and don’t feel like you need to be in a field or in the woods if that is not somewhere you are comfortable. I want to capture your family just the way it is and where you like to go. And, regardless of location, we are going to have fun and you’re going to have beautiful images/products to hang on your walls to enjoy for years to come.
Your Metro Detroit Family & Newborn Photographer,
xoxo Nina