Prep Guide · Late April–early May
Your Mother's Day Mini,
made easy.
She's been the one taking the pictures her whole life. This is the year she's IN them. Mom + kid(s), or mom + adult children — soft natural light, no awkward poses, just the two (or three, or seven) of you. Book this AS the gift.
Length
20 minutes
Photos
15+ edited digital images
Investment
$350
Where
Garden, in-home, or golden-hour park
Outfit Guide
What to wear, what to skip.
The palette
Bring · Wear
- ·Soft fabrics — silk blouses, knit dresses, linen
- ·Coordinate tones, don't match outfits exactly
- ·Mom in the hero color, kids in the supporting tones
Maybe Skip
- ×Loud prints or graphic tees
- ×All white head-to-toe — looks like a brunch ad
How to prep
How we make this 20 minutes feel like nothing.
- 01
Eat something light an hour before.
You don't want to feel hangry mid-session. Keep it light so you're comfortable in your outfit too.
- 02
Hydrate the day before, not the morning of.
Hydrated skin photographs better. Caffeine the morning of is fine, but skip the third coffee.
- 03
Iron your outfit + steam the wrinkles.
Wrinkles show up in close-ups. A 5-min steam saves 30 min of editing on my end and makes you look effortless.
- 04
Soft makeup, slightly heavier than everyday.
Cameras eat about 20% of your makeup. Lashes + lip color help. Powder if you tend to shine. Skip the contour lines.
- 05
Bring a small mirror + lip balm.
Between frames I'll let you check yourself. Lip balm matters more than you think — chapped lips are the #1 thing brides regret.
- 06
Arrive 10 minutes early.
Park, breathe, settle. Five minutes of warm-up makes your shots feel natural instead of stiff.
- 07
Trust the process. Then trust me.
You don't need to know how to pose. I'll guide you frame by frame. The best photos happen between the poses you're trying for.
Common Questions
Things people always ask.
Can I gift this to my mom?
Yes — I send a printable gift card you hand her. Then she picks the date.
How many people fit in 20 min?
Up to 5 comfortably. Mom + 4 kids works. Bigger groups, talk to me.
Where do you shoot?
Garden, your backyard, in-home with natural window light, or a quiet park at golden hour.
What's included