https://www.amberdeatonphotography.com/blog daily 0.75 2025-11-07 https://www.amberdeatonphotography.com/blog/how-to-prepare-for-family-photos-and-actually-enjoy-it-yes-even-dad monthly 0.5 2025-11-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6861efb7e939720fee97668f/4a787de0-ff02-4658-a101-51a2eaec91d4/_79A0151.jpeg Blog - How to Prepare for Family Photos (and Actually Enjoy It, Yes, Even Dad) - 1. Lower the bar. For real. You do not need matching outfits, Pinterest-perfect hair, or kids who magically act like tiny angels. I promise. The magic happens in the moments in between, the bear hugs, the nose scrunches, the messy hair and muddy boots. That’s the good stuff. That’s what we’re capturing. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6861efb7e939720fee97668f/01f016fb-66b0-4abc-8830-910e772a37c5/_79A1118.jpeg Blog - How to Prepare for Family Photos (and Actually Enjoy It, Yes, Even Dad) - 2. Outfits: Start with you, then build around it. 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You don’t have to make them “behave.” You just need to show up and love on them like you do every other day; I’ll take care of the rest. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6861efb7e939720fee97668f/b6d1bfb1-df84-41d6-8e76-b4f5efdc801a/_79A0356.jpeg Blog - How to Prepare for Family Photos (and Actually Enjoy It, Yes, Even Dad) - 4. Don’t forget about Dad. Look, I know he probably didn’t volunteer for this. But remind him this isn’t about posing awkwardly or faking smiles, it’s about real connection. Snuggling his kids. Laughing with you. Being part of the story. He doesn’t have to be a model, just present. And trust me, dads always end up having more fun than they expect (even if they pretend not to admit it). https://www.amberdeatonphotography.com/blog/the-magic-of-golden-hour-why-timing-matters-in-i-photography monthly 0.5 2025-11-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6861efb7e939720fee97668f/448a97f5-9355-44d6-9925-3528ac091385/_79A2449.jpeg Blog - The Magic of Golden Hour: Why Timing Matters in Photography - Golden hour light flatters all skin tones, softens harsh lines, and adds emotion to even the simplest moments—like a toddler reaching for mama’s hand or a couple exchanging that look. The warmth feels nostalgic, timeless, and just right. And if we’re shooting in the desert, near horses, or with littles running around? 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