5 Tips for Your Outdoor Summer Photo Session
With kids out of school, summer can be a perfect time for family photos. Here’s a few tips that will help your summer photo session go smoothly!
Aim for golden hour
The golden hour is the time right after sunrise and right before sunset when the sun is low and the light is soft. This is the ideal time for photos! Right now golden hour is about 7 AM and 7 PM. The closer you can get to these times the better, however you can take photos at anytime. If those times are too hard for your family don’y worry there are still plenty of shady spots for photos at anytime of day.
2. Dress for the heat
Dresses or short sleeves shirts are a must when it comes to summer photos. Light colors can also make a huge difference when it comes to beating the heat. Comfortable kids are happy kids. Make sure your kids are comfortable in their outfits. Try on everyone’s outfits before the session and make sure they fit well and cut out any itchy tags. This can help relieve a lot of stress when it comes to the day of your session as well! You can rest easy knowing everyones outfit is going to fit and look great.
3. Bring water bottles
Pictures are more tiring than they seem. Make sure you have water for the kids to stay hydrated and happy. Avoid juices that could split and stain outfits and save the snacks till after the shoot.
4. Don’t forget the sunscreen
Even though you won’t be in the sun long apply sunscreen before your outdoor session to avoid red cheeks and cranky kiddos.
5. Plan a fun summer activity for after photos
Planning a trip to the splash pad or stopping for snow cones after pictures can help motivate kids to stay focused during your photo session. When kids have something they are earning they are more likely to be good listeners during the photo session and can make the experience more enjoyable for them!
We offer outdoor sessions at our Lehi, Daybreak and Gardner Village locations! We also have an offsite team that offers a variety of other outdoor locations for your next photoshoot! Book your summer photo session today!