READY? Here's the essentials: -have your family captured every year and more then once a year if your kids are under the age of 3! Yes, they change that much and it's worth it.

-Chose a family photographer that knows what they're doing! (obvious maybe but, necessary to say!)

-Spend time thinking through outfits. New always looks better!

-Get hair cuts right before the shoot...fresh and clean look is adorable!

-Chose a time that your kids are the happiest! AM or after naps.

-always have a drink and snacks on hand...incentive can be helpful!

-Have fun at the shoot! Let the photographer worry about the pictures.

-Did I mention that you have to get pictures taken? It's true. It's the most important thing. When are you planning your next family shoot!?? I have 2 Mini Session spots left!

Want to know when I'm planning mine? One of my friends (and a gifted photographer) Jacquelyn Senske is having Mini Sessions in May and she's giving one session away for free. I'm trying my hardest to win that session. I will be capturing other peoples families all summer and would love to kick back and have someone get my family sorted. What to help? of course you do.

Follow this link and do 2 things:

click "LIKE" on the photography page and then

click "LIKE" on my comment. (Look for my name: Noemi Hedrick.)

Thank you for taking 15 seconds to do this for me...a little love goes a long way!