Your Family Session Guide

With love from Aga ♡

What to Expect on the Day

Your session is all about you and your family - parents and children only, unless you’ve booked a group session. No need to bring extra support; you’ll have everything you need right here.

This is a not rushed, but not super long session. One thing I’ve learned photographing families is that time flies - mostly because we’re having so much fun! My priority is capturing your family connection, but most of our time will be spent playing, laughing, and being together naturally.

I’ll gently guide you as needed, adjusting positions for light or capturing those tender, loving moments between you and your partner. Think of this as your time to pause and enjoy your family - everything else will be effortless.

Sometimes little ones take a few minutes to warm up - that’s normal! I never start with the camera in their face. I spend the first moments getting to know everyone, and soon they’re holding my hand, cuddling, or showing their playful side.

Prepare your children as you normally would for a fun outing. Bring plenty of cuddles, kisses, and playfulness. Don’t stress about perfect behaviour; silliness is beautiful. If you’d like to help capture smiles, stand just behind me, otherwise let me entertain and guide them naturally.

Any details you can share about your children - favourite toys, characters, or songs - are very helpful in helping them open up quickly.

What to Wear

The outfits you choose will impact the final images, so take your time to plan thoughtfully. Timeless clothing works best — ask yourself: “If someone saw this photo in 100 years, would they know when it was taken?”If the answer is no, you’re on the right track!

I love neutral tones, soft pastels, muted earthy colours, and feminine, flowing styles for girls. Boys look great in relaxed, classic pieces like shirts, cardigans, and overalls. Keep patterns subtle and complementary.

Tips for styling your family:

• Dress the family as one cohesive unit, not individuals. Coordinate colours, don’t match exactly.

• Soft, natural fabrics that drape and flow create movement and elegance.

• Bare shoulders for mums can create beautiful skin-to-skin portraits with babies.

• Avoid dark colours, bright solids, logos, and themed t-shirts.

You can browse this Instagram Style Board for inspiration. And if you want a second opinion, feel free to text or email your outfit choices - I’m happy to help. 📱 0451 442 710 | 📧 studio@thefitzroys.com

What Not to Do

• Avoid drastic hair changes right before your session.

• Skip glittery or overly reflective makeup (kids are fine, though!).

• Spray tan: apply a few days before the session for even skin tone, and use gloves.

• Avoid tight underwear - it shows through clothing and is difficult to edit.

• Avoid dark colours like black, navy, or burgundy - they create too much contrast.

• Avoid big logos, bright patterns, or anything that distracts from your family.

Remember: it’s completely normal to spend more on outfits than the session itself! Keep tags on and return what you don’t use.

What to Bring

The main thing? Yourself.

I don’t rely on props - my focus is on your family’s connection. A few optional extras can enhance the session:

• A favourite blanket

• A small, natural toy (wooden or neutral fabric; avoid bright colours) but I also have a selection of props at the studio, so no need to worry much

• Nappies for change

• Snacks & water for kids

• Bottle topups for young children

I’m so excited to see you all and capture this special time in your family’s story!

With warmth,
Aga ♡

WHERE TO SHOP (just a narrow selection to get you started)

For mum: Auguste The Label, Opia, St Frock (online), Arizona Rose (online), Get frocked (online), Witchery, Seed, Zara

For dad: Zara, Gap, H&M, Target

For kids and baby: Auguste the label, Zara, Seed, Jamie Kay (online), Arabella & Rose (online), Hubble & Duke (online), Fawn & Finch (online)