I spent an evening last summer with the Fahim family (Sara, Ramzy and Zaid) at Cranberry Flats. This location is one of my favourites for family sessions as it offers so much openness, room to explore and variation in landscape. During the planning stages of their session, Sara and Ramzy had expressed an interest in a foot washing ceremony, which also made this location perfect as it offered a small bank of sand with access to the water.

There’s no denying that any family session will also come with some level of stress from the parents. Here are a few tips to help you prepare for your family session so that you can make the most of your time with your photographer: