Then I focus on the children. They love to run around and explore! I say let’s do it! I go where they go! They find me following them with my camera snapping pictures so funny! Makes for great candid photos too! We explore the surroundings, such as trees, the grass, the leaves, the snow, their favorite toy they brought. We usually go for strolls if there is more than one child hand in hand. I take pictures in front and from the back. But don’t feel left out parents, you can help out by standing behind me and help me get their attention if needed.

Then I give the children a little break and focus on the parents! This is the time you get to showcase your love for one another, let’s keep that spark. Feeling awkward at this point when I focus my attention on you? That is totally normal! Many times it is due to not knowing how to “pose in front of a camera.” Here’s my secret. I’ll tell you exactly what to do every step of the way!! I’ll give you prompts, here are some examples!

“Ok, I want you to stand next to each other, mom wrap your hands around your husband, and looking at each other with loving eyes and a smile. Go ahead and smile at each other. Mom go ahead and look over at me, dad keep smiling. Now mom, go ahead and gaze up at your husband with loving eyes and a calm smile, and dad look over at the camera with a calm smile. Maybe even a one sided smile. Now place your hands together and intertwine them, I’ll have you place them up and now lean in like you’re going to give each other a kiss, but instead give each other a smile facing each other.” Want that candid photo between you two? I’ll tell my couples to, “Whisper your favorite vegetable in a sexy voice.” Laughs, Every time! And yes, I love a great love story, so I love listening to how my couples met!  I am all ears!