What to Expect During a Family Photo Session in Bakersfield - Bakersfield Photographer
Make your memories cherished for a lifetime, and book a photo session with the family. If you reside or are just visiting this part of Bakersfield, a beautiful city within the Central Valley, California, here’s what you can expect so you’re ready for a seamless and profound photo session experience.
Preparation
Preparing for the family photo shoot in Bakersfield requires a few steps.
Choose a photographer: First, research photographers who specialize in family portraits in Bakersfield, like ME!. Study their portfolios to look at the style of work and check the reviews to ensure professionalism and the satisfaction of clients.
Planning the Spot: Bakersfield has great spots where we can plan a family photoshoot. From parks like River Walk Park, Kern River, or Hart Memorial Park, with dense greenery, to urban scenes in downtown Bakersfield, consider the options with your photographer according to the feeling you want to create for your portraits.
Wardrobe and Styling: Style outfits that go together but don't match too much. The heat around Bakersfield could potentially impact what you put them in. So dress them in comfy clothes that express their personality and style. I also recommend dressing in light layers to add dimension, but also to regulate your body temperature in our triple digit Summers!
Day of Shoot
So it's finally the day of your Bakersfield family portrait session. Here's what will happen.
Warm Up: As your photographer, I will give you a nice welcome and take a few minutes to introduce myself to your family, and get to know everyone’s names and ages. It’s always my goal to make sure everyone feels comfortable, at ease, and relaxed before we start taking pictures.
Posing and Directions: Throughout the entire session, I will be sure to give you gentle direction on posing, so don’t worry if you’re not used to being in front of the camera. I will show you poses that compliment your family and, of course, capture smiling and real emotion with the natural interaction going on.
Loving Bakersfield: From ongoing flower blooms in lovely Bakersfield Rose Garden to great big murals in the Arts District, I am more than capable of using the scenic surroundings we have in Bakersfield to make your family portraits even more beautiful.
Flexibility and Patience: Family dynamics can be really unpredictable, especially with kids. Don’t worry! I completely understand and expect this! I promise to be really patient in order to capture those moments, even if there are a few breaks for snacks or adjustments.
After the Session
So, the photography session just ended, and here is all that happens afterward:
I go home and cull through all your photos and select only the very BEST images and select them to edit. From there, I edit images according to my style and brand. I always play close attention to skin and offer light retouching of any acne and rough skin. I’m well seasoned in editing, so even though I work hard on my images, editing doesn’t take too long. I’m usually done editing a session in less than two weeks, often less!
Post-production and Delivery: Once all images are done, I upload them to your personal online photo gallery! You will receive an email saying your images are ready, at the email address used to book your session. I always provide both color and black & white images.
Enjoying Your Photos: Once you reach your online gallery, you can choose to download a few or all your images. You can also order prints and other photo products to preserve your images. I highly recommend framed prints or canvases, to showcase your beautiful family on the walls of your home! You will be able to see your images as examples on the products in the storefront connected to your gallery. If you have any questions at all about ordering, please do not hesitate to contact me! I am always happy to help and I want to make sure it’s a smooth process for you.
Closing Thoughts
A family photo session in Bakersfield is not just about photos; it is an acknowledgment of the great bond your family has, and a chance to create something concrete to remember for generations to come. Normality, silliness, and laughter are much easier to capture when everyone knows they can just be and have an amazing time, while I work hard to capture the sparkle of your family in this lively town.
Whether you're a Bakersfield local or visiting from afar, take advantage of the city's charm and my personal expertise to create a timeless collection of family portraits that reflect your love, laughter, and connection. Enjoy every moment of the process, and relish in the memories you'll preserve through these photographs.
