Hi my name is Antonio Espino,

My family sessions are up to 1.5 hours in length. These sessions are designed to capture the whole family! Which means that any and every combination of people you want in a photo together will happen during your session. The possibilities are endless!  In my ideal session we will begin with some posed portraits.  Then I'll encourage a more relaxed portion of our session, to give you a chance to have fun and make some new memories while I capture some candid photos.

Since you have  young children feel free to bring a few props along to our session to keep them entertained and maybe even to photograph with.  Small chairs, crates and blankets are often a nice addition with little ones; and of course bring some snacks!

I love when people call me by name!  And I like to do the same for my clients.  Please share the names and relation of your family members including the little ones in the email section below. Along with potential dates for your photoshoot.

I'm often asked for clothing ideas, so I thought I'd include a bit of information on the topic. The main guideline that you want to keep in mind as you plan your outfits is this:

COMPLEMENT & COORDINATE BUT DON'T GET TOO MATCHY!

Find a color palette that you love and choose outfits that compliment each other without looking too matchy-matchy.  Everyone will have a unique look without clashing in the photo.  You can choose to do neutrals with a few pops of color or a softer palette that has different ranges in tone of the same shades.

Suggestions:

I always suggest that "mom" choose an outfit she feels confident and beautiful in.  Then plan the color palette and everyone else's outfits from there

If you have a fun patterned outfit you would like to use, limit it to one person.  That way they will pop and still coordinate with everyone else.  Multiple patterns can look busy, and this way they won't be competing with one another.

Add dimension and interest by mixing up the texture of the clothing material and accents.

Feel free to bring cute little accessories such as scarves, hats, belts and basically anything with a fabulous texture.  Accessories can pull together an outfit and make it look complete.  Plus by switching up accessories and layers, you can get multiple looks without having to do complete outfit changes.

Keep our backdrop in mind when choosing your clothing.  If we are on a beach, aim to dress in clothes that are light and flowing.  If we are surrounded by fall leaves, layering in great textures is a great option.

Most importantly, be sure to wear clothes you feel comfortable in. Your confidence will really shine through in your photos!

Try to Avoid:

Large logos

Large text

Neon color
Be aware of any tan lines and how those will look in your chosen outfit And if you feel like you are in need of assistance, I am happy to help you!  Arrange your outfits on a large bed or on the floor, and then send me photos of your favorite combinations.  We can work together to ensure we find the perfect combination!

LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION

Whichever place you are considering, just make sure that no permits or photographer fees are required, if they are, you will be required to get any permits or parking passes for you and the photographer.

Thank you for taking the time to read through the details of my family sessions, and answering my questions! Should you want to extend the photoshoot, I charge $200 per additional hour. 

If you have any questions at all, please let me know and we can discuss them via email, over the phone.  I'd be happy to answer them!  

(915)240-2006

lightandlily@gmail.com