Hello all, I thought I would make this quick post to remind everyone that the holiday season is going to be upon us before we know it.  This shot is one that we recently took of our good friends Ron and Lindsay and their handsome boys. Ron and Lindsay wanted a shot to put on their Christmas cards, we were honored to be asked to help them make and choose the perfect image.  I know that a lot of people are getting ready during this time of year to have their holiday cards made and wanted to share some thoughts with you that hopefully help make this task easier and more enjoyable.

• Outfits- choose carefully and make sure that they complement your family and the surroundings the photo will be taken in. Some things to keep in mind, no bright colors and no clothes that are too tight or too loose. Earth tones are always a good choice. If your not sure be sure to check with your photographer who should be able to help you with this.
• Children- be sure to choose a time that is best if there are small children in the family that will be in the picture. Too close to nap time is never good. Think of a time of day that they are generally the happiest. Also leave time to let them get comfortable with your photographer if they haven’t met him/her before or if its been a while since they have seen him/her.
• Location- This is a personal decision that you and your family need to decide on with your photographer. Will it be your beautiful home? A nice park like the one in the image above? Or maybe a studio shot with a traditional background?

These are just some of the things that should be considered when deciding on your holiday cards. We like to think that if you choose a reputable professional photographer that they should be able to help you with all of these decisions and others that you may not even have thought of.  Will you be able to get everything you want at a chain portrait studio? Maybe, but many of the items listed above that contribute to a successful holiday portrait or any portrait might not be possible at one of the chain studios. (picking the time for your portrait, personal clothing consultation, extra time in the schedule for your children to get comfortable with the whole process)You decide. As always we would love to perform this service for you or your family here at Kim Koch Photography but even if you choose another option for your holiday cards please feel free to contact us with any questions that we may be able to help you out with.