Give Yourself Enough Time – If you’ve hired a photographer, make sure you allow enough time for everyone to get ready before the scheduled shoot. Photographers work on tight schedules, especially during Christmas time, and they may not be able to postpone your shoot if half of the family is running late.
Don’t Go Hungry – We all know what happens when we’re hungry. We get cranky and impatient. Depending on how large your family is, photoshoots can be time consuming, so don’t plan the shoot during lunch or dinner time unless you’re willing to wait.
Plan Your Look – If you want everyone to wear coordinating outfits, start planning ahead to give everyone time to get their outfits together. The same goes for hair and makeup. If you want to get fancy with professionally done makeup and hair, you may want to give yourself an extra hour incase the salons are running behind. For your smile, bright teeth are never a bad idea! Thankfully there’s a comfortable, no-hassle home teeth whitening experience that is convenient to use. With Crest 3D 1-Hour Whitestrips, you can whiten teeth faster than ever. They remove years of teeth stains in just one hour for a noticeably whiter smile with the Advanced Seal Technology’s no-slip grip. It stays put so you can talk and drink water while whitening teeth and it’s the same enamel-safe teeth whitening ingredients dentists use.
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Branson @ My Reflection of Something says
We most definitely use bribing tactics!! LOL!
Michaela Quigley says
These are great tips! My favorite is use bribing techniques..too funny!
Roxy C says
These are awesome tips! I've really been wanting to do a shoot with my boyfriend and our two dogs. Any tips for incorporating pets?
xoxo,
Roxy
Ashley Lauckner says
Wonderful tips. We tried an all family shoot this past summer and it did not go very well. These things definitely would have helped.
Breakfast at Lillys says
Great tips! I love the whitestrips so much. They work so well!
xoxo, Jenny || Breakfast at Lillys
Mistle Petrey says
All great tips! I remember how it was taking family photos when I was younger and I was always happy once we were done taking them.
Christine Everyday says
Great tips!
Lindsay Rosasco says
Taking family pictures, especially for our Christmas card, was always a huge struggle growing up! As I now have my own family, I really appreciate your helpful tips!
Hil says
I tried the bribery with my toddler and it did NOT work. So we embraced the uncooperative and have a picture of her doing downward dog while balancing on my and my husbands bums as we lie on the floor.
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Siniciliya says
Looking forward to see the photos from the shoot!
Susannah says
Heehee. Bribing tactics is all too true!!!
Kari says
Crest white strips are the best. I always use them before an important event!
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