Cleaves family photoshoot in Toulouse and Marzens 9 & 12 July, 2024
To prepare the best for the family photoshoot would be great if I will get to meet and know your family in advance (virtually).
? For this could you please send me the list of names and photos of participants.We want photoshoot to go smoothly and in non-stressful manner. So the most important part that should be planned and organised is the group photo.
Group photo
There are two options for the group photo. First one — everybody standing up. We can place grand parents in the middle and other small groups by their sides. The photo with about 19 people will look something like this. With the city background of course.
But we have not a lot of kids, if I understood correctly, so I will need to place you in 2 levels.
For this we will need couple of chairs (we can ask in cafe) or use street bench. Or may be some of highest men maybe can squat.
Small groups & portraits
After the group photos I can take pictures of small groups and portraits. So would be great If I will have the list of photos you want me to take. For example:
- Family of Geoffrey (names)
- Family of Geoffrey (names) + grandparents (Names)
- Geoffrey and Rachel with parents
- Rachel’s family (names) + grandparents (Names)
- Geoffrey and Rachel with parents
And so on. So we will not miss anything
And of course there will be reportage, candid photos.
Photoshoot in Toulouse
First part we will be shooting in the city centre. We usually call Toulouse rose city, because it build with this specific colour bricks. So we can use these colour to chose outfits.
Example of color pallet.
More examples you can find here Family photoshoot color pallets
It is better not to use more when 4 colours in the photo. In this case it will look better. White, beige or grey colours are neutral we do not count them and can use only them plus using colour accents.
We also can go simple: Jeans and white tops. But on my opinion it is simple, but probably is tooo simple and a bit boring.
? Let me know what about second day of the photoshoot will you use the same outfits, or should we think of something else. Do you have videos and photos of the venue? Can you send me please the name and adress.
General advice
- No logos or prints on clothes
- Natural makeup
- Fresh manicure
- Clean hair
- Make sure that everybody hydrated it can be really hot in July in Toulouse. For the same reason do not wear the top on which sweat stains may be visible
- Encourage everyone to relax and enjoy the experience, rather than focusing too much on posing for the camera. Genuine smiles and interactions will result in the best photos
- Be Flexible: Understand that not everything may go according to plan during the photoshoot, and that’s okay. Embrace spontaneity and go with the flow to capture authentic moments.