Many families book annual family portrait sessions to capture the growth of their kids and the changes in their family unit over the years. But most people are far less likely to book a professional portrait session unless it’s to mark a specific milestone, like a graduation from high school or an engagement.

While you likely had a photographer capture your engagement photos and wedding day—and maybe even photos of your children as they grew—many people choose not to book professional portrait photography sessions for themselves. It can be easy to put off having your photo taken, until one day your wedding photos are the most recent portraits you have!

The most common question I get about portrait sessions is What do I wear? For many people, they haven’t had photos taken since their senior portraits in high school, and the thought of getting in front of the camera can be overwhelming.