Mom & Me Mini Prep Guide

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Hello! I’m Jess.

Time moves quickly, and these moments with your child deserve to be remembered. This session is designed to capture your connection just as it is right now — the laughter, the snuggles, and the quiet in-between moments you never want to forget.

The experience will be relaxed and comfortable, allowing your family to be yourselves. I will gently guide you so that together we will create images that preserve this season and become keepsakes you’ll treasure for years to come.

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Let’s Get Ready!

What to wear?

  • Coordinate outfits

  • Mix textures

  • About 1/3 of group in a pattern

  • More suggestions in this blog post!

Recommended color palettes

Need a little extra help? A Few Helpful Recommendations…

Below you will find some local recommendations of experts to help make your photoshoot extra special. I have worked with everyone both personally and professionally and highly recommend them!

Timeline

  • 4-6 weeks before the session - pick out and order outfits for everyone participating in the photoshoot. When they arrive, have everyone try them on including undergarments! If you are planning any secondary services like styling, hair, or make up reach out and schedule ASAP.

  • 1-2 weeks before the session - make sure all clothing items are washed and ready to go!

  • Week of the session - keep an eye on your email for your final invoice and reminders about the session.

  • Day before the session - lay out clothing & pack outfits for small kiddos getting dressed upon arrival!

  • Session day - relax and don’t stress. This is all about leaning into your kiddos and embracing the phase of life you are in, whether that’s quiet snuggles or silly faces and belly laughs!

    Things to remove before your session starts: Smart watches and hair ties from wrists. Cell phones, wallets, and keys from pockets.

Still feeling a little unsure? Check out this blog post for some recommendations on preparing your kiddos for a stress-free photoshoot!

A family of four standing outdoors on a dirt path with tall grasses and trees in the background during sunset. The father and mother are smiling, with the mother wearing a long-sleeved cream top and the father in a white shirt. Two young girls, one holding a watch and the other with a leopard print skirt and cowboy boots, are embracing their parents and smiling.

After your session

All the best images will be edited in a private online gallery and sent to you in 2 weeks in a private online gallery.

You will be able to choose 5 digital images from your gallery to download and save at no additional charge. Additional images can be purchased at a rate of $25 per image or $100 for the entire gallery of images.

Through your gallery you may download the high resolution files of your images and order products including but not limited to albums, canvas, and cards.

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Contact Information

I hope that together we can make your Mom & Me Mini exactly how you envision it. If there is anything I can help you with or if you have any questions, please do no hesitate to contact me.

Phone: (315) 436-9085

Email: jess@jesspalmerphotography.com