So that joy stays
with you
PHOTOSHOOT PREPARATION GUIDE
How to prepare, relax and create joyful memories
So that joy
stays with you
PHOTOSHOOT PREPARATION GUIDE
How to prepare, relax and create joyful memories
Welcome!
A photoshoot is not about getting everything right. It’s about being together, feeling at ease, and allowing something real to unfold. It’s a moment to pause, reconnect, and create images that truly reflect you.
This guide will help you prepare for your photoshoot in a simple and relaxed way. From a few practical details to the way the session will gently unfold, everything is designed to help you feel calm, present, and fully yourself. You don’t need to perform, or to control every detail.
I’ll guide you softly when needed, create space for natural interactions, and take care of the small things along the way — so you can simply focus on being together.
The more you let go, the more meaningful and alive your images will feel.
I can’t wait to meet you and create something beautiful with you.
Curious about what family sessions in Barcelona actually feel like? Discover the relaxed, joyful experience I create and how I gently guide your family throughout the session.
A little preparation now, so you can simply enjoy the moment later.
1. Take a moment to imagine
your session
If you haven’t already, you can take a moment to explore what kind of session feels most like you.
This helps you connect with the atmosphere, the rhythm, and the feeling you’d like to create.
2. Prepare the look & feel
of your session
To help you feel confident and aligned, I’ve created a style guide to gently guide your outfit choices.
It will help you find a balance between feeling like yourselves and creating a beautiful visual harmony.
3. Getting ready on the day
These are a few simple, gentle tips to help your family photos feel natural and relaxed, whether you're coming with young children, grandparents, or gathering for an extended family session.
Practical details
• arrive a few minutes early
• bring snacks and wipes if needed
With children
There’s no need to ask children to smile or look at the camera. I’ll connect with them naturally through play, movement, and little “missions” if needed.
Avoid using pressure or rewards, as they often create tension and take children out of the moment. If a child feels overwhelmed, frustrated, or upset, that’s completely okay. We’ll simply take a few minutes, slow down, and move through that moment calmly together.
These moments are part of the session too, and they often lead to the most authentic and meaningful images.
With grandparents and extended family
Bringing multiple generations together is something truly special. There’s no need for everyone to “pose perfectly” — what matters most is the connection between you.
We’ll take the time needed to include each person naturally and comfortably, creating space for both group moments and more intimate interactions.
Simple gestures, physical closeness, and shared attention are often all it takes to create images that feel warm, meaningful, and full of life.
Before we begin
Before we start, I’ll invite you to keep one thing in mind: stay close and stay connected. The less space there is between you, the more your connection will shine through in the photographs.
Focus on each other rather than on the camera. Move, play, and be present. I’ll gently guide you whenever needed and adjust small details throughout the session, but everything will come from you.
Curious about how I guide families during a session? Discover what a relaxed family photoshoot experience in Barcelona feels like.
A final note
You don’t need to prepare perfectly. Just come as you are, be close to each other, and allow yourself to enjoy the moment.
Family photos are not only about how we looked at a certain moment in time. They are about remembering how it felt to be together.
I can't wait to capture that joy for your family.
If you have any questions, you’re always welcome to reach out.
📞 +34.631.001.675
Let’s capture the joy of your family together.
