Finding the perfect photographer for any event or season can be a headache. From the thousands of incredibly talented photographers online, it can be a lot! I understand how you feel as a Denver family photographer and a mom of two who LOVES family photos. While I think a lot can be discerned just by browsing a photographer’s website to view their work and read about their approach to their clients and sessions, if you need to know more before booking, here are a few questions you might want to ask your photographer. These five questions may help you decide if a family photographer is the right fit for your sweet bunch!

Can We See Recent Galleries?

While researching online, you’re bound to find endless talented photographers in your area who would love to help! However, like you and I, these photographers will only share the best photos on their social platforms. You may be thinking, ‘Well, duh, Erin. They want to show their best work’. Asking to see a few complete session galleries can give you a better idea of what your finished product will look like, as well as help know what a particular location can provide. It helps you see what kind of variety a particular photographer captures within a session, and how the pose people throughout. There a no wrong answers, but this is a great way to tell immediately if this Denver family photographer is the one for you!!

As a Denver Family Photographer, How Do You Interact with Kids?

I have been working with kids as a photographer for over 15 years now. I am a mom and even a former elementary art teacher. Also understanding how important it is for your children to feel safe and have fun during their sessions. When searching for your perfect Denver family photographer, don’t be afraid to ask how they interact with kiddos. What their method is to get them to smile, and if they have any other tricks to make the session enjoyable. Over the years, as a photographer and having kids, I’ve developed a technique and a few tricks to ensure your children will feel at ease during photos. I structure my sessions with lots of games and playtime, focus on letting you guys connect and share the love, and really just let them explore and be kids!

What is Your Process for Backing Up Images?

Arguably, one of the most important questions you can ask any photographer is how they will take care of your photos from session to delivery. In a world overruled by technology, you must know how your photographer will protect your memories. Throughout my years in business, I’ve developed a strategy that includes keeping your photos backed up in multiple places through delivery. I use two cameras during your session, each which copies your images to two cards simultaneously. Afterwards, your images are carefully stored on multiple hard drives to prevent anything from happening to them.

When Will We See the Complete Gallery?

One of the most important parts of being a Denver family photographer is editing your photos. I hand-edit all your photos to ensure they’re beautiful and up to the Erin Lassahn Photography standard. Showing up and taking your photos is only part of what I do. As such, I always aim to deliver your images in about two to three weeks from your family session date. In busier seasons, if delivery dates are looking to be longer than that, I’ll let you know! I understand how exciting it is to receive those family photos back, however making sure they’re just right is just as important!

As a Denver Family Photographer, What’s Your Shooting Style Like During a Session?

Often, photographers can get so worried about capturing the ‘picture perfect’ family poses that they forget the reason behind these photos. As parents, we want to remember our children during their silly and goofy stages when they ran and played together. Of course, we’ll ensure we get a few family portraits together. But I love taking a more relaxed approach to photography. I enjoy allowing your children’s personalities to shine while capturing some incredible memories together.

I tend to favor a playful lifestyle photography approach. This allows us to embrace the genuine moments throughout your session and leave behind any overly forced poses.

While searching for the perfect Denver family photographer, I hope these questions helped you find the one! Feel free to reach out if you think I’m the right fit for your upcoming family photos. If you want more inspiration or advice for planning your photos, head to the blog for more tips and tricks, or check out my Pinterest!