Preparing your significant other for your session with your family photographer.

For some of us, preparing our other half for your session with your family photographer is as exhausting as preparing the kids. If they are happy-go-lucky about photo day, that’s excellent. If you’re dealing with someone who’s reluctant, however, then here are some things you can do to help:

• Especially if this is your first session together with the family, now that the kids are mobile, let them know how the session will go. Discuss your expectations of the session. Also, if you have to bribe the kids, communicate this so they can help remind the kids of the bribery. I encourage the bribes. because They are much more likely to gain positive reactions from the kids than threats of punishments are if they don’t cooperate. We want a happy mood. Not that any of us mind the outtakes because they’re the best.

• Warn them that the kids will probably be crazy or freak out and that they should be prepared for that. Let them know that it will still be fine and to try not to get overwhelmed or worried.

• Let them know that the more helpful they are in getting themselves and the kids ready, the less stressed you will be.

• Remind them that the session is only __ hours/minutes and then it will all be over. This way, they see a light at the end of the tunnel and can stick it out.

• Give them permission to walk away for a few minutes to diffuse. During the session it’s about directing behavior rather than correcting. If they aren’t into bribing or whatever method you’ve chosen to gain cooperation. Ask them to run (or walk slowly) to the car for something. Remind them that kids behave better when parents aren’t around. I might be able to get some better individual shots of the children if one or both of the parents step away for a minute. Especially the disciplinarian.

• If your significant other is being difficult, bribe them to cooperate during the session as well. If it works for the kiddos, it may very well work for them! I’m sure there’s something they’d love to have, even if it means you taking the kids out of the house later so they can watch shows or take a bath in peace. Offer them a reward for doing something you want to do. Yes they’re family pictures. No they don’t always care to have more. You have enough pictures on your phone to last a lifetime right? That’s exactly the same thing. I’m laughing inside because I know.

• And most importantly – remind them that you love them (and that they love you, and that’s why they’re cooperating with this). Tell them how much you appreciate their support and cooperation in this, and how pleased you are going to be with the finished photos.

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