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At MLP, we believe that family portraits don’t have to be stressful. We also know that life is busy, which is why we’ve compiled our best go-to tools, tips, resources (and favorite things!) to help you prepare for your upcoming session.
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Session Prep Guide
Always know what to expect next. In our prep guide, we'll walk you through ever step of the portrait process, from planning to shoot day, ordering to delivery. We'll highlight tasks you'll need to check off your list so that you can walk into your session feeling prepared and relaxed.
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Easy, printable checklist of tasks we recommend tackling prior to your portrait session.
Grab your pen and paper and make sure nothing gets forgotten the day of your session.
Get ideas for incorporating your professional photos into your home by browsing our popular display options and gallery wall designs
Need a copyright release for your purchased images to print through a 3rd party website? No problem. Let us know and we're happy to provide this to you.
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WARDROBE STYLER
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Take a quiz, set your preferences and start shopping! Includes recommended color palettes and direct links for easy ordering.
Use as inspiration or to shop the perfect outfit.
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where to take photos
Our favorite spots in the DMV area for family portraits.
FAQs
No matter what type of session you're planning, our blog is the go to place for our expertise, advice and recommendations. Have a question? Start below with a few of our hot topics and explore from there! Still need something answered? Let us know.
color palettes for babies
Our go to recommendations for baby sessions.
dressing Your postpartum body
Our go to recommendations for baby sessions.
pro makeup tips
For the DIYer who wants to be camera ready.
Favorite Spring color palettes
Color palettes we're drooling over for upcoming spring.
gallery wall faqs
All your questions about gallery walls answered.
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style
Personalized wardrobe recommendations and links from Michelle. Complimentary for full service clients and members.
30 minutes.
PLANNING
Have questions or want to share an idea for your upcoming session? Schedule a call to chat with Michelle.
20 minutes
DESIGN
Bring your ideas for your home to life with Michelle. Perfect for discussing gallery walls, finalizing albums or custom artwork.
50 minutes
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need help?
Download your images or order many of our custom, bespoke photo products directly via your gallery. If your gallery is not currently active, please contact us for alternate options or to learn more about our archiving program