This is a system that will give you enough structure to flow you through your shoot, while allowing flexibility and room for your own creativity and client's personalities to shine through. Though this method includes prompt based posing, it is more than just a list of random prompts. The flow of these prompts were thoughtfully designed to be natural and effortless.
Couples -
This set of prompts help create an intimate space where your couples can deeply connect, allowing you to capture the sweet and romantic portraits. These will take you from the traditional photos that mom and dad will expect, to the moving emotional moments.
CHAPTER 02
There's no better feeling than a good belly laugh. Give your clients something to giggle about, and they will always remember their time with you. These silly prompts will get even your most unemotional clients to crack up!
CHAPTER 03
These cues are a great way to break the ice for even your most stoic and stiff clients! These will take you from quirky and artistic to giggly fun.
CHAPTER 04
Evoke emotions through movement and candid moments. These cues create memorable moments of laughter and romance.
CHAPTER 05
For the adventurous and playful clients, these cues are great for capturing motion, and eliciting laughter and romance.
CHAPTER 06
Enhance your story with varying perspectives and interesting angles, creating photos that will set you apart from your competition. Your couples will love the experience of these just as much as the photos themselves!
CHAPTER 07
LIVE SHOOT
Watch Pick Up Points used in-action at a real shoot. Unscripted and live, join me on a live shoot to see how I troubleshoot on the spot, and apply Pick Up Points in real life with a real couple I've never shot before. See how I take them from the awkward, stiff, and still-getting-acquainted phase, to a very comfortable, relaxed, and intimate place. In the last chapter, watch how everything comes together on a real shoot!
Family -
CHAPTER 01
ESTABLISHING A CONNECTION
Learn how to quickly and effectively establish a connection with clients, both adults and children, with 7 simple and fool-proof strategies. These 7 keys will help you connect with anyone, even if you're meeting them for the first time - It's all about building trust...and fast!
CHAPTER 02
THE 4 ESSENTIAL PICK UP POINTS
These 4 prompts will help you seamlessly flow from pose to pose and create priceless family portraits every time. Use two prompts for mini sessions, and four prompts for your full sessions. These prompts will help you get genuine giggles and smiles, even from the crankiest kids. Let's make all your sessions a success!
CHAPTER 03
THE 2 BONUS PICK UP POINTS
Here are two bonus pick up points to consider for your session when time permits! After being able to guarantee beautiful and unique photos from the 4 essential pick up points, these are for you to play with perspective and creativity! While they are not necessarily essential prompts, these will add that creative edge to separate you from the rest!
CHAPTER 04
LIVE SHOOT WITH A REAL FAMILY OF 4!
Watch as Caroline work with a real family that she met for the first time, from the moment they met, to the last shot! See how she quickly broke the ice, warmed up and earned the trust from two initially very shy kids, and navigated them through a fun shoot - nailing all the shots before any kids melted down!