Family Photographer in 30A + Panama City Beach | Family Photo Session Tips

Mar 2

I know planning and preparing for a family photoshoot can be stressful. So let me take some of that stress off of you and give your some helpful hints for your beach photo session!

First tip bring some SNACKS! Kids respond well at photoshoots by being rewarded with their favorite snack. Also sunset is usually close to dinner time which means the kids will most like get hungry or already be hungry. Snacks are a good way to hold them over until dinner after your session! Next tip is to bring your kids favorite candy if you allow bribery. Candy is a good way to bribe them into participating in the photo session if they aren’t willing. Bring water or something to drink to keep everyone hydrated. The beach in the summer time gets hot and can also be windy which leads to dry mouth and lips. Keeping yourselves hydrated helps prevent that!

Bring a towel and a change of clothes to your session. Let’s be real it’s the beach there will be sand and water!! Your kids are going to want to play in it, let them! Their only memories of the beach relate to playing in the sand and the water. Let them be their authentic selves, I promise you these leads to the best pictures!!

Ladies!!! Bring a hair tie or a hair clip just in case it’s super windy! Sometimes the wind can get CRAZY on the beach. Unfortunately that’s not something we can control. Although the wind is nice for flowwy dresses sometimes hair can get in the way. The best way to tame your hair in a windy situation is to try and pin it back a little. I always do my best to face people where their hair flows with the wind but sometimes with groups or multiple girls with long hair that can be difficult!

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Bring snacks
Bring your Childs favorite toy or candy if you allow bribery
Bring water or drinks to keep yourselves hydrated
Bring towels and a change of clothes
Bring a hair tie or a hair clip of you have long hair incase it’s really windy

These are just a few tips for your family beach photo session. We all know these things can be stressful, let your photographer give you all the guidance and take some of that stress off of you. We are here to make this a great experience for not only your kids but you as well. Being prepared for your session is a great way to make sure you can let loose and have some fun. Stress a little less and have some fun cause we want to capture ALL the FUN moments!

-Hayley

Hay Photography