Plan Your Virtual Photoshoot Magic

A virtual photoshoot is a perfect way to create magic with a photographer you love regardless of location. You can create the photo session of your dreams anywhere in the world through your phone. As a Seattle photographer, I’ve worked with clients from Hawaii to Spain to document incredible everyday moments and dreamy vacation vibes. We can work together even if we’re not together. How cool is that? 

In this post, I walk you through everything you’ll love about a virtual photoshoot or virtual photo shoots. Plus I share tips on making the most of your virtual photo experience.

A mother kisses a bay on the cheek during a virtual photoshoot at their home.

What You Need for a Virtual Photoshoot

You might think a virtual photoshoot requires a lot from you. Since your photographer isn’t physically present photoshoot virtual, you need to do a lot of the work they would do in a conventional session? Not really. All you need for a virtual session is:

  • An internet connection

  • A phone with a fully charged battery and plenty of storage (4gb + is ideal)

  • An app (typically Clos or Shutter)

  • A tripod

  • An open mind

A mother walks across a beach in Hawaii with two small children during a virtual photoshoot.
A mother sits on a beach with two children while a Seattle photographer photographs them.
Two children hold hands and laugh during a vacation photoshoot with a Seattle photographer.

It also helps to have a sense of where you’ll be photographing. Watch how the light moves around your home, and try to book at a time of day when it’s doing interesting things! 

Other than that, you don’t need much technical know-how. This is a simple process for individuals, romantic partners, and families.

A mother holds a little boy's hand as they walk along the water's edge on a beach in Hawaii for a virtual photoshoot.
A mother and daughter sit in the shade on a Hawaiian beach during a family photoshoot.

What to Expect at Your Session

From your perspective as the client, a virtual photoshoot couldn’t be easier. You download the app, set up your tripod, and video chat with your photographer. Your photographer takes hi-res photos. 

A woman sits with her legs across her husband's lap on a boat in Spain during a virtual photoshoot.
A couple poses on a yacht for a vacation photoshoot while a man reaches in front of the camera to pour a glass of wine.

One perk of a virtual photoshoot is that clients sometimes find it easier to relax in front of a phone screen than camera lens. You get to be cozy in your intimate space with me gently guiding you on positioning the tripod and prompting you to interact with each other. I specialize in documenting life like you remember it - organic and unfiltered. My sessions don’t involve complicated posing that takes you out of the moment. 

A man sitting beside a woman leans forward to take a sip of wine during a virtual photoshoot.
A man and woman sit on the prow of a boat in Spain for engagement photos.

Why You’ll Love the Experience

With virtual photoshoots, you can take your favorite photographer anywhere in the world (where there’s internet access, anyway). I’ve photographed a family on the beach in Hawaii and a couple on a boat in Spain. As cool as those adventures are, I also value the quiet, intimate moments when I get to document people at home with their loved ones. 

A woman stands in a doorway with a baby looking over her shoulder in a family photography session with a Seattle photographer.
A woman holds up a laughing baby to kiss his tummy during a virtual photoshoot.

I love the ability to have an intimate look into people’s lives through their phones. We’re all so connected to our cell phones, and this is a fun way to break the normal daily cycle. You’re bound to learn something new about your phone, yourself, and your home/location through a new point of view. I genuinely love being an art director by providing virtual guidance in these sessions.

A woman holds a baby to her shoulder in a virtual photoshoot with a Seattle photographer.
A mother sits on a couch and kisses her baby's hand during a family photography session.

Want to book a virtual photoshoot with me? Whether you’re documenting the art of everyday life or celebrating your dream vacation, I’m down to help you turn it into art! Inquire with me here.

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