The Secret Recipe for a GREAT Photography Session
A DASH OF PLANNING, 1 CUP OF FUN, MIXED WITH A GREAT PHOTOGRAPHER MAKES A PORTRAIT YOU’LL NEVER FORGET!
The planning leading up to a session is what gives the best results. When you work with a true professional photographer on a collaboration the best of your family will shine through. Find a photographer with a portfolio that you love. Prepare well, have fun and then enjoy the process.
PHOTO SESSION TIP THREE – Timing is everything! Watch the light.
Are you longing for images drenched in sunlight? If so, you need to capture your session at sunset or sunrise. The biggest timing factor however need to be the kid’s nap times. Cranky kids take cranky photos; choose a time they are at their best. All photographers want to shoot at sunset, we love the light but a good photographer can shoot at any time of day utilizing areas of open shade. If your session is close to a meal time, maybe a little snack before to tide everyone over.
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Every session we capture at Appletini Photography starts with a consultation! Mom life is busy – this is a quick call to get on the same page about location, what time works best for your kids and styling so you get the most our of your photography session. Adorable images, simple process.
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Hi, I’m Tiff!
I’m the photographer behind Appletini Photography, a portrait studio based in Yardley, PA, serving families and businesses across Bucks County. For more than a decade, I’ve had the joy of capturing heartfelt images — from newborn photography and family portraits to professional headshots and branding photography. My goal is always the same: to create photographs that feel authentic, joyful, and worth holding onto for generations.
Over the years I’ve photographed thousands of moments for families throughout Yardley, Morrisville, and the surrounding Bucks County community, helping parents preserve the fleeting stages of childhood and the connections that make their family unique. I believe a photograph never grows up — and that the images we create today become tomorrow’s heirlooms.
When I’m not behind the camera, I’m wearing one of my many hats: wife, mom, cat mom, aunt, best friend, and enthusiastic coffee drinker. I’m usually planning a themed party, crafting something creative, traveling somewhere new, getting lost in a good book, or laughing until my cheeks hurt.
Through this blog, I love sharing photography tips, local Bucks County family resources, behind-the-scenes stories from sessions, and inspiration for families preparing for portraits. I’m so glad you’re here.
