What to Expect During a Professional Portrait Session

Booking a professional portrait session is a special experience—a time to capture moments, connections, and personalities. If you’re feeling a mix of excitement and nerves, you're not alone! My goal is to make every client feel comfortable, prepared, and ready to enjoy the process from start to finish. Here’s an overview of what to expect during a portrait session with me, so you can step in with confidence and leave with memories beautifully captured.

Step 1: Pre-Session Planning

Once you've booked your session, we’ll start with a pre-session consultation. This is our time to talk about your vision, get to know each other, and discuss the details that will help your session shine. You’ll share any specific ideas you have, and I’ll offer guidance on location choices, wardrobe options, and any meaningful items/props you might want to include in your photos. Whether it’s a family session, senior portraits, or a milestone celebration, understanding your style and preferences helps me craft an experience that feels truly "you."

Expect: A fun, relaxed chat where we start to bring your vision to life!

Step 2: Location & Wardrobe Tips

Choosing the right location and wardrobe can add so much personality to your portraits. For families, you might want to bring coordinating outfits that reflect your vibe—casual and cozy, or formal and elegant. For seniors, this could mean picking outfits that represent different aspects of your style. I often recommend locations that offer beautiful, versatile backdrops, from natural and greenery parks to urban settings, based on your style and preferences.

Pro Tip: Layered outfits, simple patterns, and colors that complement your surroundings work wonders in photos. And don’t be afraid to bring some personal items—like a meaningful prop or a pet!

Step 3: The Session Experience

Once we’re all set up, we’ll start capturing those moments! The session is designed to be relaxed and enjoyable, no matter your level of comfort in front of the camera. I’ll guide you through poses and prompts that feel natural and authentic, making sure each photo captures your personality and connection. For families, I create a mix of posed and candid shots to capture real smiles, laughter, and those unplanned moments that often turn out to be client favorites.

My role is to help you feel at ease and capture your true self. The best portraits happen when you’re relaxed, so there’s no pressure—just a little fun and spontaneity!

Expect: Plenty of laughter, easy direction, and a photographer who’s cheering you on every step of the way.

Step 4: After the Session

After the session, I’ll carefully go through each image to select the best ones for editing. This is where the magic happens—I use my editing process to enhance the colors, lighting, and details while keeping your portraits natural and true to life. Once they’re ready, we’ll send you a personal link to your inbox where you get to see your photos for the first time. Creating memorable moments for people to cherish is always rewarding!

Expect: A gallery of professionally edited images that bring your session’s memories to life!

Making the Most of Your Portrait Session

My approach is about making the entire experience easy and enjoyable, so you walk away with more than just beautiful portraits. You’ll leave with a memorable experience, feeling seen, connected, and excited to share these images with the people you love.

If you’re ready to capture these memories, I’m here to guide you every step of the way. Let's create something amazing together—something that reflects your story, your personality, and the people you care about most.

Ready to start planning your session? Contact me today, and let’s make your portrait dreams a reality.