This 32-page Family Session Guide is the exact guide I use with my own clients to bring ease, clarity, and seamless communication to their session experience. It helps set expectations, answers common questions, and ensures families feel fully prepared—all while reinforcing your brand’s style and voice.Designed for busy photographers, this guide is fully customizable in Canva, making it easy to tailor to your brand. Simply drop in your images, adjust vendor referrals, and tweak any wording to fit your unique process. It’s written in a way that allows for minimal changes, so you can implement it effortlessly into your workflow.This guide is designed to save you time while enhancing your client experience. It’s built to be plug-and-play—just personalize it with your branding, images, and minor tweaks to fit your workflow, and you’re ready to go!Canva Compatibility – Works seamlessly with a free Canva account, though a few pages contain Pro elements. Swap them out or use Canva’s free trial for full customization. What’s Inside? 2 cover page options About Me Page – Personalize this section to introduce yourself and connect with your clients.Before Your Session – Key details to prepare families and set expectations.Choosing the Perfect Location – A guide to outdoor and in-home sessions, including lighting tips, kid-led moments, and incorporating snack time at home.Preparation Checklist – A step-by-step breakdown from booking to session day.During Your Session – My approach to shooting, parent tips, and how to keep things relaxed and fun.What to Expect After Your Session – Sneak peek timeline, gallery delivery, info on ordering prints within their gallery, and a review prompt.Comprehensive Style Guide – Includes color palettes, outfit inspiration, coordination tips, outfit selection guidance, and recommended shops.Vendor Recommendation Page - provide info on your preferred makeup, hair and wardrobe stylist. FAQ Page - Answer your most asked questions. Final Page – A thank-you note with space for your contact details and preferred method of communication.
