An amazing family photographer will never just show up and wing it. Rather, the best family photographers follow some tried and true steps to ensure their creativity shines, everyone enjoys the experience and you love your photos.

How the Best Family Photographers Prepare for Sessions

A little advance planning can make your Vermont family photography session go very smoothly. I’ll be with you every step of the way from selecting the location to checking in before the session and, of course, delivering your gallery on time. You’ll get a detailed session prep guide when you book, but here’s a quick list of things to bring to your family photo session.

5 Things to Bring to Your Vermont Family Photography Session

Dogs claim huge chunks of real estate in our hearts. Anyone who has ever had to say good-bye to one knows that they can leave a bigger hole than you knew they filled.

Here are four tips for photographing your furry friend.

Four Vermont Dog Photography Tips

Getting ready to book a family photo session?

It’s important to find a photographer whose style speaks to you. Yes, of course, the style of your photographer’s art is important! Personal style is important too.

Why My Vermont Family Photo Sessions are NOT Right for Everyone

Mom with teenaged daughter

Here are some of my favorite sunny day photo tips.

Three Photos to Take on the Next Sunny Day

Both studio and outdoor family photography sessions can be lots of fun and deliver gorgeous images. Which is best for you?

Vermont Studio or Outdoor Family Photography?

A family of four in front of the Green Mountains

In the middle of this cold and snowy Vermont winter, I thought some winter photography tips might be fun.

Three Tips for Winter Photography in Vermont

Late September in Fairfax, Vermont was the perfect time to capture some fall family photos for this extended family. Grandma and Grandpa were getting ready to head south for the winter. Mom wanted to be sure to get pictures of everyone together in early fall.

Vermont Fall Family Photos | Fairfax, VT

A recent August afternoon was the perfect time for some long overdue family photos. Covid kept this family apart for a year and half. So, they celebrated Thanksgiving and Christmas 2020 in August of 2021.

Charlotte Family Photos

Grandma tells a story!

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Let’s Not Go Back to School — 2021!

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Kate Farrell is a professional lifestyle family and dog photographer based in Williston, Vermont, serving Burlington, Stowe and Northern Vermont. 
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