For so many families, this time of year around the holidays is full of photos. After all, the whole family is together (a rare occasion for many families) and dressed up, and you’re feeling especially appreciative of each other so you want to capture these special times together. If all of this has you thinking about doing a professional photo shoot, I’m here to help!

One of the first decisions you’ll need to make is whether you want an indoor photo shoot or an outdoor photo shoot. It’s all a matter of preference, but there are pros and cons for each one.

When you think of headshots, you probably think of photos for a professional setting, like business websites, LinkedIn, business cards, and so on. And yes, that is the typical purpose. But in our modern era, more and more people are discovering that headshot photographers can also take knock-out photos for online dating profiles, and it’s true! Here’s what you need to know.