4.08.2009

What to bring to your shoot

-Check the weather right before you leave. If there's a 20% chance of rain, bring an umbrella just in case. Likewise, if it's 90 degrees outside, bring plenty of water.

-Make sure you have snacks, juice, props, toys, etc. If your child has a favorite blanket or toy that he/she can't seem to part with, leaving it at home could prove to be a bad idea. You may want to consider bringing a cooler with ice to pack drinks and anything else you wish to keep cool while shooting.

-Depending on the length of your shoot, you may want to pack a light meal and/or a few snacks of some kind. Fruits are preferable to "candy" items and will help provide energy to keep shooting. Avoid eating/bringing anything that may stain your teeth. This includes chocolaty items.

-Be mindful of your clothing. It's typically not a good idea to wear shorts and a tank top when there's a chance of rain. Make sure you bring a light jacket for each person.

Here's a list of what's typically brought to an outdoor photoshoot:
-first aid kit
-emergency medicines
-large, solid-print blanket
-at least a gallon of water and cups
-snacks
-sandwiches in a cooler with ice
-extra clothes and shoes just in case
-hairbrush, hair ties, hair clips
-sunblock
-folding camping chairs for when we're not shooting
-child's favorite toy

There are items that are unique to each family, such as props. If you're a family of football fans, bring something that reflects that. These photos are representative of your family. Make sure you take advantage of that!

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