How to Have a Great Family Photography Session

May 18, 2012

But, after a couple of years helping when she’s in a pinch, I’ve learned a few things about having a great family photo session.

1. Research your photographer. My sister is a “lifestyle” photographer. This means her clients will rarely have a posed, studio style shot, the children won’t always be looking directly at the camera, and she does most of…

Mandy Dawson is the creator of In Mandyland, an almost daily blog recording her adventures in juggling a full-time job, two active children, four arguing hens, a fluffy bunny, and one ex-husband. A self-diagnosed gardening and crafting addict, she often finds herself gluing together clay pots and trying to discover the cure for brown thumb. When she’s not writing, she can be found burning dinners while she stares off into space with a story idea. She was a regular contributor for Makes Fun of Stuff, Aiming Low, and Six Kitchens, and has been featured on BlogHer and Mamapedia. She is an Assistant Editor for Write on Edge and has had her fiction featured in three anthologies currently available on Amazon.