Once you have those questions answered you are now ready to plan your session. You have the colors, the feeling or mood you want to capture and you can start to plan what to wear from here. This is where the saying "it's the little things" really applies to the situation. Sometimes it is the little accessory, type of clothing or fun prop that can make the most impact for your images.

Communicating these thoughts and ideas with your photographer will ignite a creative spark and together you can work towards the goal of your session. You are now ready to create something truly special and unique for your family.

As a portrait photographer, I am not a planner. I quite frankly just fly by the seat of my pants each day. It's how I work and it's when I can be the most creative. However, if I know the answers to the questions above I can create on a different level. I can shoot with the end product in mind. It truly makes a monumental difference in your images.

Below are some examples from the same session that can show you the different ways emotion and mood can influence a space.