Great photographs show the warm ties that bind your family together. They make wonderful keepsakes and are entertaining to share with friends. However, the pressure to take photos that are Pinterest-worthy frequently works against you at the time.

It’s challenging enough to attempt a photo shoot with multiple subjects, some of whom might be young children, family pets, or even reserved adults. Perfectionism pressure makes it a surefire recipe for disappointment.

For this reason, we’re providing our best advice for a hassle-free family photo shoot. By going through these steps in advance, you’ll be ready and at ease when the camera starts to roll.

Plan Ahead

Plan your photo shoot for a time that works for everyone including working around nap times, if necessary. So that there is enough time before and after your photography appointment, ask everyone to clear their schedules. The best photos won’t be produced if you rush to your photo shoot or rush the photographer because you have to be somewhere else soon.

You should schedule your time and let everyone know what to expect during the photo shoot. Additionally, make sure that everyone in your family is dressed appropriately for the session and that the colors they choose to wear complement one another.

Have A Backup Plan

If you have a messy preschooler or a baby who frequently spits up or drools, you might want to bring a spare outfit or two. Bringing a small sewing kit with extra buttons, a needle and thread, and safety pins would also be helpful.

Choose Your Clothing Carefully

You should schedule your time and let everyone know what to expect at the photo session, particularly what they should wear. In general, we urge you to coordinate, but avoid being overly exact. If it helps, pick three distinct colors to use as a swatch for all of your outfits.

Go ahead and express yourself. Really, no families go out together wearing identical shirts and blue jeans. Just be yourself. A lot of solid black could become shadowy. Keep in mind that everything is fine in moderation. Clothing in textured fabrics and rich solid colors looks great.

Eat Before The Photo Session

People who are hungry during a photo shoot can be challenging to deal with. To prevent this, make sure everyone has eaten a good meal before the photo shoot. Even a few treats will do. Make sure to feed your young children before leaving for the photo shoot if you have any.

If anyone gets thirsty during the photo shoot, having some water on hand can be useful. However, it’s not a good idea to eat while having your picture taken because it might leave stains on your clothes.

Don’t Worry That Much

Laughter and connection should be present during photo shoots. The director should be your photographer. So take a deep breath and release the reins. Children occasionally need a little time to warm up, and other times things move quickly. Enjoy your time together and soak up those moments. Your photographer will keep an eye out for people who need to wipe their noses and help you and your family bond.