Your One Stop Session Preparation
A Complete Guide from Your Raleigh Family Photographer, Kelly Ann 3 Photography
First — thank you. Truly. As a Raleigh family photographer, I am passionate about providing the very best for you and your family.
Booking a session is more than scheduling photos. You’re choosing to pause time for a moment and preserve your family exactly as they are right now… the missing teeth, the shy smiles, the giggles, the way your child still reaches for your hand.
This page is your one-stop guide to help you feel relaxed, prepared, and excited for your upcoming session with Kelly Ann 3 Photography — your Raleigh family photographer.
And remember: this guide never replaces texting me
I am always happy to help.
Your Welcome Guide — Start Here
Inside your welcome guide you’ll find a little bit of everything:
how sessions flow, what to expect, timelines, preparation tips, and answers to common questions.
This is the best first step if you’re wondering:
“What happens next?”
If you don’t see your question answered there, just send me a message — I want you to feel completely confident walking into your session.
Planning Your Artwork (Before Your Session Matters)
One of the biggest differences clients experience with a Raleigh family photographer focused on heirloom portraits is this:
We plan for the finished artwork before we ever take the photos.
Why?
Because your images deserve to live in your home — not just on a phone.
Your investment guide helps you:
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Understand artwork options
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Plan wall spaces
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Budget intentionally
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Decide what matters most to you
The Goal: Seeing Your Family in Print
Digital files are convenient.
But printed photographs become part of your family history.
Before your session, take a moment to imagine:
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The wall your children will grow up seeing every day
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The album you’ll open together on the couch
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The framed portrait they’ll keep someday
Very few investments gain emotional value over time the way photographs do.
What to Wear (Don’t Stress — I Help You)
Outfits are the #1 source of session anxiety… and the easiest problem to solve together.
You are never on your own here.
You can:
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Send me photos of outfits
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Ask for color palettes
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Get help coordinating siblings
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Use as much or as little guidance as you want
This guide simply gives you a starting point — I will personally help refine everything.
Beautiful coordination elevates your portraits from “nice photos” to timeless artwork.
Choosing Your Location
I carefully select locations based on:
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Light quality
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Season
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Comfort for children
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The final artwork aesthetic
If you booked a mini session — your location is already selected.
If you booked a custom session — we’ll choose together.
Before your session you will receive:
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Maps
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Parking instructions
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Exact meeting spot
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Timing recommendations
The Value of Printed Photographs
Children benefit deeply from seeing themselves displayed in their home.
It tells them:
I belong here. I am loved. I matter.
Printed portraits become part of your family identity — not just memories stored away in a device.
Read About the Value of Printed Photos
I’m Here For You
This guide exists so you always have quick answers in one place.
But I never want you wondering.
Text me.
Call me.
Send outfit photos.
Ask last-minute questions.
That support is part of the experience.
I am honored you chose me as your Raleigh family photographer, and I truly cannot wait to create something meaningful for your family.
Thank you for trusting me with your memories.
