What To Look For In Smoky Mountain Family Photographers
Planning your family photos can be stressful with so many different personalities, individual needs and moving parts. However, these moments are fleeting and deserve to be captured! Taking the time to get professional family photos will be worth it, and if you have a great photographer then you will avoid so many stressors. Here is what to look for in Smoky Mountain family photographer for an enjoyable family photoshoot!
Flexibility
As a Smoky Mountain family photographer I have come to value flexibility. Sometimes sessions don’t go the way we expected, so a resolution needs to be formed. Maybe a baby fell asleep on the drive over, or a few members of the family are running a few minutes late. When things come up I find a way to make it work! That may be posing siblings while the baby wakes up, or taking couples photos while the rest of your family arrives.
In Lauren’s family photos we had two members not show up. Although we missed the extra smiles, everyone there was so close that there was plenty of love to fill the void. In addition Easton, Lauren’s nephew, was so ecstatic to visit the Smoky Mountains that this session was filled with lots of laughs and excitement!
Works Well With Children
Look for Smoky Mountain family photographers that work well with children and respect your parenting. I have worked with children of all ages and have picked up on some tricks to keep their attention, give them breaks from the camera, and capture candid kid moments. In addition, before your Tennessee family photos I send a questionnaire asking about your children, how I can best respect your parenting, and if treats are allowed as bribery.
From before their Smoky Mountain family photo questionnaire I was able to get to know Easton and come prepared to serve him! I learned that although Lauren and her family are more quiet, Easton is super outgoing and loves people. I also got the go ahead to bring his favorite treat to celebrate his first trip into the mountains!
Reviews & Portfolio
When looking for Smoky Mountain family photographers consider their reviews and portfolio. Recent reviews will show how real clients feel about their experience with the photographer. You should be able to find these reviews on Google reviews, or even on the photographers website. Also, look through their portfolio to see if you enjoy their editing style and posing. Again, this can be found on their Google business and website, as well as their Instagram.
Lauren actually found me through a referral from another photographer! When she looked through my portfolio on Instagram she loved the editing style as well as the backdrops. As a Smoky Mountain family photographer I know the area and have experience in many locations throughout the park. Meaning I can capture your family in your dream location!
There are so many things to consider when you look for Smoky Mountain family photographers. These are my top three pieces of advice to help you find the right match for your family photography. Are you ready to book a Smoky Mountain family session? Reach out, I can’t wait to get to know you!
