Captured By Yoly
Yoly Tello is a photographer based in Beaumont, Texas. Her love for photography started in her youth. As a Latina, her heritage and love for travel inspire her to see the world through a colorful and adventurous lens. Through her photos, she aims to share the beauty and stories she discovers, both at home and on her journeys.
Portraits, Family portraits, kids ,graduations, couples and weddings
Tips
For A Successful family Photo Session
1. Wardrobe For Your Photo Session
Wardrobe is key to a photo session and it should be viewed as an important investment in your session. I always suggest neutral, some pops of color, textures, and to be COMFORTABLE. I love whites, grays, pops of color, and simplicity when it comes to wardrobe selection. Try to avoid neon colors, or solid orange, bright red, or bright teal colored clothing as it tends to leave a color cast that reflects onto your skin. You also do not want your family to be too matchy-matchy, but you will want to coordinate. Think about dressing with your location in mind and be sure that your clothing represents YOU and your family as honestly as possible.
As always, before your family photo session feel free to send me photos and ideas and I will be happy to give you wardrobe advice.
2. Sleep
Get your beauty rest! Make it a goal the night before your family photo session to be in bed a half an hour early. This is a tip for parents just as much as it is for the kids. Telling yourself you will be in bed early will help you get to bed on time, since we all know getting to bed early is impossible when you have kids.
3.Check in to calm your nerves
I always message my clients the morning of their family photo or portrait session to let them know that I’ve check the weather and that we are good to go. We make a final plan on where to meet and I always pin my location once I arrive and send it to my clients, so that we can easily find each other.
4.Eat Before, Not After
It’s easy to skip dinner to save time, but do not do it! Empty tummies make cranky families. Consider eating an early dinner at home, then change into your outfits before heading to your family photo session. You can always promise the kids ice cream after the session and use it as a bride.
5.Pro Hair and Makeup
This is not a requirement, but a strong suggestion for moms. Consider booking yourself an appointment for professional hair and makeup before your family photo session not only make your photos looks even more stunning, but also because you deserve it! If you pamper yourself, I promise you will feel more relaxed and confident for your session.
6.DON’T BE LATE
Be sure to leave yourself plenty of time to get to your family photo session on time. I cannot stress this enough! I schedule my outdoor family sessions one hour prior to sunset to be sure we have the perfect creamy light for your photos. If you are late, we will run out of light which will cut your family photo session short. Sadly, I cannot control when the sun sets! I suggest leaving plenty of time for things like, getting yourself and all the kids ready, time for ironing, travel time and finding a parking spot.
7.Trust Your Photographer
Relax and have fun! Easier said that done right? You’ve been waiting so long to have family photos taken and you just want them to be perfect. However, if you’re stressed out you will be able to tell in your photos. Try to let go and remember that you hired a pro and your photographer will get you those gorgeous family photos. Trust me!