boy mom to boy mom … | north carolina family photographer

am I an expert on all things that relate to raising boys?

absolutely not!

but I do have 3 wild, sweet, crazy little boys that call me mama, and as a family photographer in Winston-Salem NC and surrounding areas I will always share all the things I do to make sure my own family session will go smoothly and still be enjoyed by all.

yes, even those stinky boys! (husband most definitely and lovingly included)

boy mom to boy mom, here are 3 things I make sure of before my own family session…

✿ whatever I’m wearing is free of any potential wardrobe malfunction
I want to be able to move, jump, bend over, chase, squat, dance or spin freely, without feeling like I may accidentally flash someone AND without feeling uncomfortable. usually for me that means I’d ditch anything too form fitting, short, or low cut on the chest area.

✿ feed. them.
even if we need to stop at chic fil a on the way to the session, it’s so much better to make sure their tummies are full so nobody is hangry or grouchy because they haven’t eaten. I’m also going to pack snacks that aren’t messy like fruit bars, gummies, beef sticks or granola bars to be safe.

✿ I’m letting go of all my expectations of pinterest worthy or picture perfect and just embrace the chaos.
if your boys are anything like mine, they’re probably going to have all the energy to want to explore and run around. and that’s. totally. okay!
cause I know for me, I want to remember them just as they are right now, even if that means they’re picking up weird bugs and sword fighting with sticks.
I want to remember them using their imagination and being wild because that’s who they truly are in this season.

listen, the “say cheese” smiles are usually super goofy and rehearsed anyway, so might as well fully embrace boyhood and talk about farts to get their genuine smiles instead.