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Family Photo Session Checklist
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20 itemsPlan a great family photo day. This free family photo session checklist gives you a 20-item head start so nothing important slips through the cracks. it's been shaped by real families using it in real moments — the kind you don't get a second chance to prepare for. Use it as-is, or open it in Checkbloom to customise every item, share it with anyone by link (no account required on their end), and tick things off together in real time from any phone. When you're offline, changes queue and sync the moment you're back. Every Checkbloom template is free to preview and free to download as a PDF. Create a list from this template and share it with anyone by link — they can check items off in real time with no account or app download required.
What's on the list
- Book photographer 1-2 months out
- Pick location and time
- Coordinate outfits (no logos, complementary)
- Iron outfits
- Plan hair and makeup
- Trim hair 2 weeks before
- Bring snacks and water
- Bring backup outfits
- Bring favorite props or toys
- Plan nap for little kids
- Feed everyone before
- Pack tissues and wipes
- Charge phones
- Confirm location and time day before
- Arrive 15 min early
- Have fun (kids feed off your energy)
- Pay photographer promptly
- Choose favorites quickly
- Order prints
- Mail to grandparents
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