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Worried Your Kids Won't Cooperate During Your Family Photos? Read This First.

Whether you’ve already booked a family photography session or you’re thinking about doing so, there may be one nagging thought that keeps popping into your head. This article is here to help.

If you've found yourself wondering...

"What if my toddler won't sit still for photos?"

"What if my children refuse to smile?"

"What if they have a meltdown?"

"What if they don't behave?"

...please know you're asking exactly the same questions as almost every family who steps in front of my camera.

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Why Sunrise & Sunset Are the Secret to Truly Magical Family Photos

When most people picture family photos, they think about the where — a favourite park, a quiet beach, or a forest clearing. But as a natural light photographer I know that the when is just as important as the where.

The time of day we choose for your session can completely transform the way your photos look and feel in the most breathtaking way. Depending on the season, certain times of day will create the most flattering light, the most cinematic backdrops, and the most magical atmosphere. Because beautiful lighting truly is the secret ingredient to photographs you’ll treasure forever.

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