Family Photography

A family photography session has different meanings to different people. Ask an older kid about taking family photos and they'll likely admit to some variation of being annoyed by having to wear 'pants with a zipper'. Younger kids might just be excited by the "motivation" of donuts afterwards. The matriarch (MOM!) typically harbors a level of stress over the scenario as she's typically the catalyst for the event. ....and Dads...well, many guys show up and keep the peace...and some are annoyed by having to wear 'pants with zippers' and are just looking forward to donuts afterwards! Regardless of the individual viewpoints regarding photos, a family photography session is an investment in your people and a tangible way to document this moment in your family's timeline!

Every family is unique and I want to embrace what makes your group different than the next, so it's beneficial for me to learn a bit about your fam prior to having you stand in front of the camera. It's possible that we've covered some of these topics in prior convos, yet want to ensure that you have the opportunity to voice what's important to you and share any vision that you might have regarding your photos.

Finally, if you want to relay something to me, toss out an idea for your photo shoot, OR if you want to send me your questionnaire, just text me!

Beth

402.305.2545

Family Last Name(s) *

Names of each family member (and ages for kiddos!) *

Tell me a bit about your family unit. (Is there an activity that *binds* you together? As a family, what makes you laugh? etc.)

^Examples: We are Pottheads and love *All things Hogwarts* ...or, 'We're a sporting family - can't get enough baseball!' or, 'We never met a flavor of ice cream that we didn't like' etc.

In what type of location are you wanting your photos taken? *

*Nature vibes* ...grasses, trees, flora and fauna.

Industrial ...alleyways, crumbling brick, etc.

Urban ...city-feel, classic architecture

Modern...clean, simplistic backdrop

Do you already have a specific location in mind?

Do you have ideas for your photo session? ...or are there things that you don't want as part of your session?

Posing preferences *

Mold us! We're not mannequins, but we don't do this often and will want suggestions about where to stand, put our hands, etc. (So, LIKE mannequins, but with personalities!)

We're okay with a mixture of posed and candid images. We know this means that in some photos, we might be looking at each other/not the camera and that photo composition and cropping will be less structured in some photos, etc.

Are there Specific photos/poses that you'd like?

Are you opposed to Metcalf Images sharing a photo/s from your session (and tagging you)? *

Sounds good! (We can always remove the tag.)

We'll pass, but thanks for the opportunity. ;)

Is there anything that would be helpful for me to know about your family prior to our session?

ANYthing which might make this process - and the results - even better. ANYthing.....'I'm deaf in my right ear, my hubs prefers to keep his ballcap on, Little Johnny is self-conscious about his wrists, Susie can juggle and will do so *on command*, we don't like 80's alternative music so don't play any during our session', etc.

Family Photography

Beth

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