As many know, the summers in Phoenix, Arizona, are nothing short of brutal, sweaty, and hellacious. At 120+ degrees Fahrenheit, the sun penetrates your skin, causing not only sunburn but heat exhaustion; but hey, at least it’s a dry heat! As someone who loves nature and taking photos outside, summer turning the corner is leading many of us outdoor artists to dread the next few months of our business. 

Family photoshoots are meant to be a time of excitement and joy, capturing beautiful moments throughout the years as a connected family. However, family photos tend to create stress, tension, and discomfort, turning your dream photos into a nightmare. But I am here to say, there are ways to prepare your family, especially your kids, for nice and comfortable photos.

When it comes to posing clients for a photoshoot, many photographers have stated that posing for the entire duration of an hour-long shoot is a difficult task that can cause stress, imposter syndrome, and a fear of failure. Luckily, there are ways to combat this feeling through actionable steps that make posing clients something to be excited about, rather than something that makes you feel as though taking photos is a difficult task that leads to stress and a sense of failure. Through this blog, I will explain ways to pose and prompt your client for beautiful, natural, and authentic photos. 

Professional photography is an investment that many are hesitant to pursue. There is a wide array of reasons as to why this may be the case. Money, purpose, and confusion on investment are just some reasons as to why that hesitation is present. These are all valid reasons; however, it is important to understand why photos are priced the way they are, and what the investment truly means. 

Posing for photos can be one of the most difficult parts of a photoshoot. When taking photos, it is important to think about what style, vibe, and look you have in mind. When you have the idea of what style you have in mind, then you can begin looking for a photographer who emulates what you are looking for. 

When looking for a photographer to hire, there are important questions to ask both yourself and your photographer. You want to make sure the photographer that you choose can make the vision you have come to life. A few things to look for in a photographer is their style, pricing, contracts, and deliverables. This is a guide to go over what questions to ask to make sure you and your photographer are on the same page before your shoot.