Preparing for Your Photo Session

by SimplyHollyJo on July 28, 2020 , No Comments

People are always telling me how intimidating portraits or family photos are for various reasons. As someone who gets family photos ever year, as well as planning portrait sessions for my kids, I fully understand! So below I am sharing some tips for making the most out of your session, as well as ways to help make preparing for your photo session just that much easier! WHAT TO WEAR The number one issue I hear families discuss is what to wear. Especially for family photos when you’re trying to dress multiple people. People have different styles and color preferences, but […]

The Importance of Self-Care for Moms | #MotherhoodMonday

by SimplyHollyJo on September 23, 2019 , No Comments

Self-care is so important. I’m serious. Everyone talks about it, but not all of us commit to it. I remember feeling SUPER isolated as a new mother. I was in a new town, a new state, I was an introvert, and I was taking care of a helpless newborn when I was on an emotion rollercoaster and hardly sleeping. Sounds great, huh? The newborn is rough for all sorts of reasons, but every stage of motherhood brings its own ups and downs. We as mothers need to always remember to take care of ourselves as well. It’s not selfish, it’s […]

What to Expect From Your Family Session

by SimplyHollyJo on August 19, 2019 , No Comments

Many people aren’t completely sure what to expect during a family session. They might be meeting me for the first time, or maybe they are worried about weather, or hyper kids. There are so many possibilities. Today I’m going to share some things that I do during sessions, and things that I know will happen and that you don’t need to worry about! Family Dynamic When I first meet a family I’m already trying to figure out what makes them, well, them. Not all “poses” and styles work for each group, and I have to kind of get a feel […]