Studio Christmas Mini Sessions

& Pajama Mini Sessions


LANA HAMILTON PHOTOGRAPHY

Family sessions and baby sessions alike are are all about the experience! My hope is that you will enjoy a quick afternoon away from all the hustle of this busy life.

I am here to create and capture those Christmas memories for you are you loved ones.

DAY OF YOUR SESSION | Sessions are scheduled in 15 minute increments. It is best to feed your kids before hand if possible. We find that hungry kids are usually grumpier during photos and we want everyone to have as much fun as possible! Try not to stress throughout the day leading up to you session. We know its easier said then done, but less stress will make the session run smoother.

WHERE TO MEET | The Light Loft

PAYMENT | Payment information will be in your confirmation which will be sent 1-3 days prior.

WHAT TO EXPECT | Expect to have fun, be prepared to play - especially if you have kids that are camera shy. Tickles, fart jokes etc are all what make a session fun. I will always start with everyone looking photos, and then from there, especially mom and dad, we want you to look at your beautiful children, hug them, feel their hair, embrace them. Emotion is created through movement!! Also, you did book a mini session, so be prepared for your session to move quickly. If these photos are just of your baby or children please make sure that you are out of sight or that you are standing beind me if possible so I am able to get the best eye contact while photographing.

WHAT TO WEAR | Outfit selection plays a HUGE role in how your photos turn out and can really be the icing on the cake!  Certain colors, materials, and textures will work wonders in photos. Don't hesitate to create a flat lay of your outfits and send them my way - from here we can give you recommendations on what does and does not work. We like to recommend earth tones, rich tones or neutrals. So instead of bright green think forest green, instead of yellow think mustard, instead of bright red think maroon, deep red or burgundy, you get the gist. These tones photograph so beautifully. We highly recommend steering clear of bright colours, neons, and anything with logos. We want your clothing to compliment your style and personality. You never wear a dress? Who cares! Go all out and let yourself feel beautiful!!


-Tis the season for plaid. It's also ok to mix and match patterns and textures as long as they coordinate. It's best to avoid the entire family in plaid UNLESS you are wearing matching PJ's.


-Pajama Minis. Matching, Stripes, Cotton, Plaid. Get festive!


-Feet!!! Think about what goes on your feet. Sock can look dirty in photos. If you are wearing PJ's I recommend barefoot or slippers. If you are dressing on the fancier clothings wearing shoes in the studio is fine as long as they are clean and dry. But when in doubt barefoot is best.


If you want to be bold or funny and want to come with everyone dressed in their Christmas sweaters that is fun too!


CLIENT CLOSET | We have a client closet with a variety of dresses for women xs-xl. You are welcome to come to our studio and try them on. Dresses are free for you to wear during your session.

THE LITTLE DETAILS | I like to get close during your session (if and when I can) to capture the tiny details. Hand placement is important so make sure your fingernails are manicured/clean or how you like them to be photographed (men included). Also if your kids eat a snack on the way, that is totally fine, just make sure faces are clean from food and boogies are wiped from noses for the session. Speaking of snacks, if you bring a snack or treat for bribery (which is totally fine!) please stay away from anything messy or staining. Things like baby crackers are mushy, skittles are staining, etc. I will have a treat for children at the end of the session!

HAIR & MAKE UP | Ladies: it is best to wear your hair down. Loose curls and chunky braids are amazing for photos! Littles: it is best to wear hair down and natural, braided or pig tails is really cute. Sweet and simple and natural is best. Professional makeup really does wonders in photos! This does not necessarily mean a lot of makeup. Good makeup artists will know how to highlight your natural beauty in a way that phtoographs beautifully. We are happy to recommend a good makeup artist if you would like to pamper yourself before your session!

SESSIONS WITH YOUNG CHILDREN | We want your experience to be enjoyable for everyone. At the beginning of your session we will take a few posed traditional photos where everyone is looking at the camera. We will be lightly posing and prompting you in ways that allow us to create and capture interactions of you and your children. Some of our favorite photos are the ones that are candid and capture their true personalities. So that is what we try to focus on during family sessions.


In our personal experience, kids generally do amazing. We only really need a few smiles from them. If they don't smile throughout the entire session can you blame them? Although we all want the perfect photo with everyone smiling, sometimes the perfect photos are the ones where no-one is looking at all. Also keep in mind that lots of kids are shy. If they don't want to look and smile, don't force them. We have limited time, so lets capture what we can in the time we have.


If your children get wild or excited please don't sweat it too much. I think you would be surprised with the beautiful photos we can capture in the midst of the chaos.

AFTER YOUR SESSION | Your photos will be edited and uploaded to an online gallery within 10 days of your session date. You will be able to view, share and download your online gallery. Your gallery comes with two download options. Always download the HIGH RESOLUTION files for printing. The other options is low resolution file for web - this download is perfect for sharing photos on any social media platform (do not print these files). We recommend supporting local and printing at Unforgettable Memories.