Today, Allison talks with Leah O’Connell, a family photographer in Charlottesville, Virginia. They discuss how to de-stress a family photo session. There are many great nuggets of advice in this episode, with a lot of laughs sprinkled in, too! Leah advises Allison on:
— how to choose outfits for your family to wear
— how to choose the location, season and time of day for your session
— why your home is a great location for family photos
— tips for including your pets in your photos
— how to achieve natural looking candid shots
— easy approaches for kids who have a hard time smiling authentically in photos
— the importance of working with your partner to choose the right photographer and to set an expectation for the session
— the ideal length of a family session
— and much more

Links to the blog posts Leah mentions:
https://lofirefly.com/family-photo-location-ideas-in-charlottesville/
https://lofirefly.com/tips-for-family-photos-with-your-dog/
Free style guide – 5 steps to simplify your family photo outfits: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/631f8332e7f6956350b439ab

Find Leah at www.lofirefly.com or on Instagram @fireflyphoto_leah

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