How to Rock Your Mini Sessions // Part 2

Last week we talked through the hard side of getting photos taken and two of our tips to help rock your mini sessions. Tonight, Mark and I are sharing our final two tips to help everyone enjoy the process!

3. ​Choose an incentive in advance and encourage towards it.

Let’s be real. Everyone likes a reward. Here are a few of our favorites that we use.

​​With major milestones of children, we recommend picking an incentive in advance and setting this as an expectation with the kids beforehand. Bribery happens – let’s just make it be something to encourage towards versus a reactive last moment decision. Our personal favorite is ice cream. Our son will gladly smile and give hugs/kisses if it means that he gets to visit Dairy Queen after our family portrait session. Your kiddo too little for long-term rewards? Bring mini marshmallows – they’re our favorite quick treat that don’t cause a big mess. We know you don’t want the chocolate dripping down the cheek look.

​Doing a family portrait session? Have everyone get dressed up and ready for the portrait session and then reward with a special family dinner after. You’re already dressed up and you’ve had a long day – so enjoy time with one another around the table to commemorate the special occasion – and save you the washing dishes afterwards.

Just you and your significant other? Again, you’re getting all dressed up and ready, so why not enjoy a date with your significant other after the portrait session. 

Bonus tip: If your man isn’t a huge fan of photos, let him pick the date afterwards to give him something to look forward too – we’ll do our best to bring the jokes and laughs to make your session as much fun as we can!

4. Expect some craziness.

​Yup. It’s going to happen. The car will be on empty when you thought it was full. One of your kids will fall asleep on the car ride over or desperately need a restroom. Work will want you to stay late. Traffic will be worse than you thought it would be. We totally get it. We’d recommend that you plan to show up 10 – 15 minutes early that way when something doesn’t go as plan, no big deal. Also, with the expectation stage – your job is to get everyone to the portrait session and once you get there, our job is to put you all at ease and have some fun.
 
We hope you found these tips helpful! Comment below on other tips you’ve used in the past. We look forward to hanging out with you soon!

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