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Twas the night before family photos | Delaware Photographer | Family Session Outfit Preparation

  • Writer: Shannon Ritter
    Shannon Ritter
  • Oct 13, 2022
  • 2 min read

At Shannon Ritter Photography, your Delaware based photographer, planning outfits comes with ease and directed steps for each person in your family. Every client receives a thoughtfully curated what-to-wear guide designed specifically for family photo sessions, helping you choose outfits that photograph beautifully and feel like you. Instead of scrambling to coordinate colors and styles for every member of your family, you’ll have clear guidance that simplifies decisions, complements your location, and ensures your family photos look cohesive, timeless, and natural—without feeling overly styled or forced. Now a little poem about getting ready.


Twas the night before family photos and all through the air,

TENSION ironing dresses and Nair-ing unwanted hair.

Husband and wife in front of evergreen trees. Husband is standing behind his wife and has wrapped her up in a big hug with his arms around her shoulders. Both the man and woman have large smiles that show their teeth.

They should be nestled all snug in their bed,

but Mom was awake with lists in her head.


Family of four with mom, dad, and two daughters under 10 years old. Everyone is sitting framed on the silver bridge. Mom is looking down at her oldest daughter who is wearing glasses and looking back at mom. Youngest daughter is sitting in moms lap and looking at her sister. Dad has a large teeth smile looking at his wife.

Mom's roots had been touched just a few days before.

All that was left was just one thing more.


Mom and dad sitting on the killens pond natrue center stone walkway. Dad is sitting on the top step and mom is sitting in between his legs. The camera is looking from the profile of them and you see the nature center behind them. Mom and dad are looking at the camera with large smiles

The very last thing - The Outfits. - yippee!

"I'll finish them tomorrow" while the kids watch TV.


Daughter is around 10 years old and she is pulling the mom through the long golden grasses. The daughter is wearing glasses and is close to the camera. You see mom in a blur with a smile walking two steps behind.

Then I invited in CHAT to help finish this tired moms poem.

Family of four stands in the distance on a dock that reaches out into Killens Pond. The foreground has green and yellow leaves framing the family. Mom and dad are standing behind their two daughters who are in front of them.

But then Mom remembered—no stress, no despair,She’d already planned this with time to spare.

Because tucked in her inbox, clear as can be,Was Shannon’s What to Wear Guide—a total MVP.


Two girls holding hands in between them. They are walking on the silver bridge at Killens Pond with orange, green and yellow leaves are in the distance. The girl on the right is wearing a denim dress and smiling at her sister. The girl on the left is wearing a cream sweater and jeans and is looking towards her sister to the right.

Colors were chosen, textures aligned,Outfits for everyone, already assigned.

No last-minute panic, no closet despair,Just cozy pajamas and sleep in the air.


Young girl is sitting with both legs on her dads one shoulder. She is looking down towards the dad who is also looking up to her with a large smile. There is a tree behind them with mostly green leaves with some yellow.

The outfits were finished—no chaos, no fright,Thanks to Shannon’s guidance… all planned just right.

Mom is standing in between her two daughters while holding their hands. Mom is standing taller than both girls by 14 inches. Mom is looking down at her daughter to her right side. Another daughter is standing on moms left and is looking up at her. There is green and yellow foliage behind them in the distance.

Woman walking behind man on a dock. The are walking from left to right towards the end of the wooden dock. The usual paddle boats are missing. There is water on both sides of the dock with a line of all green trees in the distance. The man is looking back at the woman in a white sweater and jeans.

All that was left was the ice cream reward for those who smile. And especially for dad - something more perhaps (doggy style.)


Family photo preparation provided by Shannon Ritter Photography

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