4 Easy Steps to a Stress Free Children’s Photo Shoot
Outfit planning
Coordinate colours and patterns for siblings as if you were choosing one outfit
Make changing easy. Changing a full outfit is sometimes not possible and can upset a child; however, quickly changing a top is usually fine
Avoid logos and busy colourful patterns. Simple is timeless!
Set the mood
Make sure you and your child/children get plenty of rest the night before. A good night’s sleep works wonders
Ensure everyone is fed and hydrated beforehand
Avoid screen time before your session; it can affect your child’s behaviour and mood (and seem like a punishment when it's taken away)
Try to arrive on time (not early) to your session to save little ones from becoming bored and restless
Pack a bag
Arrive with your child/children dressed but pre-pack any changes of clothing and cherished teddies or favourite toys the day before
Don't worry about matching shoes! Bare feet are super cute in mini shoots
If you feel that treats are necessary, we advise white chocolate buttons (which don't make much mess and won't take a lot of chewing)
Relax
Talk to your child/children in a positive way about the shoot in the days beforehand
It can be helpful to discuss a treat that will happen after the session
Even after following these tips you may still experience tantrums, shyness and hiding behind mummy’s legs but we know every trick in the book to get a giggle and a few shots that will make your heart sing. So just sit back and relax!
In summary
Plan outfits in advance
Prep for good moods
Have everything ready
Relax and let us do our thing
It always takes a little time to ‘warm up’ but we have all the tricks of the trade to get your little one happy and confidently smiling within minutes!
White Studio Sessions: Timeless Beauty and Emotion
The studio has been adapted for our White Studio Sessions. A simple and timeless look featuring a soft and flattering false window light (which means that these sessions are available regardless of the weather or time of day).
The White Studio Sessions are ideal for capturing milestones between pregnancy to around age 4. I use delicate muted textures in the set and advise you to dress simply in white or cream clothing to ensure all the focus is on baby and you, not on your outfit choices.
These sessions are made to tell a story and capture the beauty and emotion between the baby and you. I can also capture siblings together or the family in the White Studio.
Outfit planning
White Studio outfit planning is really easy, we recommend a combination of whites, creams and beiges as colours can be distracting.
Coordinate everything as if you were choosing one outfit.
Textures are sooooo goood.
Make changing easy. Changing a child’s full outfit is not recommended; however, quickly changing a top is fine.
Make sure nail-coloured varnish is removed before the shoot (toes and fingers), a fresh french polish or similar for mum is fine.
Simple is timeless.
Casting Headshots for Child Actors
Casting Headshots for Child Actors
Recently, children from drama classes ‘Scripts to Stage’ in Berwick have been selected and signed up to an agent; so I have started taking portfolio head and full body shots which bring out their individual looks. These images will appear in Spotlight magazine, which lands on casting directors’ desks all over the world. It is a very exciting opportunity for them and I hope the photographs will make them shine from the rest. Fingers crossed for some great acting and extras parts!
Steph, Scripts to Stage https://www.scriptstostage.co.uk/drama-classes/
Agent Michelle: https://www.vanartman.co.uk/childactors