Shoott Blog

How to have a fun family photoshoot (and avoid tantrums!)

Tips for ensuring a smooth session with your little ones

Why Shoott’s Low Stress Photo Fundraisers Should Be Your Top Pic(k)!

Forget about bake sales and candy bars - raise money while giving people something they actually want...

Creative Ideas for your Engagement Photos

Location, outfit and posing suggestions for your romantic photoshoot

When should I schedule my photoshoot?

Tips for getting the best light conditions during your session

Getting in the photo: my journey as a grieving dog mom

A message from Jennifer Tsay, Shoott Co-Founder + CEO

Our 10 favorite parks and gardens for photoshoots

Which is your top pick?

Self care: Finding time for you

Tips to help you destress and feel your best

Our 10 favorite waterfront locations for a photoshoot

Beat the summer heat with our favorite spots to cool off (and get gorgeous photos)

Preparing for your Actor Headshots (2022)

6 easy steps to level up your headshots and start booking gigs!

Hey Fellas! Do you feel awkward in photos?

Here's 8 easy tips for looking and feeling your best in front of the camera

My Shoott Experience

Confidence through meditation

Diving in head first!

Meet Dharmik, a Shoott photographer in Boston

Nailing your park photo shoot

Style tips to help you and your loved ones shine in one of Shoott’s green park locations

10 tips to improve your summer vacation photos

(Even on your phone!)

Finding your Inner and Outer Confidence

Self-empowerment tips to help you feel your best during your photo shoot

5 Tips For a Maternity Photo Shoot On A Budget

10 best tips for an incredible photo shoot with your same-sex partner

How to pose for beautiful photos that celebrate your LGBTQI+ love during Pride month and beyond

Showing our Pride!

Why it’s important for LGBTQI+ people to be visible during Pride Month 2022

What to expect for your photoshoot

You’ve booked your first Shoott session. Now what?

Photoshoots for good: Celebrating my AAPI heritage

A message from Jennifer Tsay, Shoott Co-Founder + CEO

Overcoming Adversity Through Photography

Meet LaRee, a Shoott photographer in Dallas!

Inspired by Family

Meet Aaron, a Shoott photographer in Minneapolis!

Posing for solo photo shoots

Our insider tips to get stunning photos every time

Tips for the perfect graduation photo shoot!

You worked hard, now get the photo shoot you deserve!

Creative ways to display your photos

Now that you've received your Insta-worthy photos, what are you going to do with them?

Posing for family photos

Easy tips for Instagram-worthy shots of you and your loved ones

DIY photo editing apps

Your guide to cheap, easy, high impact photo editing

Connected by Beauty

Meet Lucas, Shoott photographer

Existing while Asian – a note from our CEO

I love who I am, but I am not "Asian."

Going with the flow

Meet Salma, Shoott photographer

To create and connect

Meet Davey, Shoott photographer

Capturing moments in time

Meet Andrea, Shoott photographer

Everything Matters

Meet Yoyo, Shoott photographer

Just do it!

Meet Juan, Shoott photographer

Holiday cards made easy

Beautiful photos deserve equally beautiful holiday cards. Here's how you get them 😉

Approaching clients with joy

Meet Ramuel, a Shoott photographer in NYC

Photos in the time of Covid

A rundown of Shoott's approach to safety

"I want to capture life"

Meet Dillon, Shoott photographer

Watching less, listening more

Shoott staff recommends: podcasts!

It takes a village

A doctor juggles single parenting in San Diego

The support we need

An ICU nurse appeals for ongoing kindness amidst the pandemic

Balancing career and kids

Pepper from New York shares her approach and tips to make life sweeter

Overcoming uncertainty and fear

A microbiology professor in NYC shares her Covid story

Room to dream big

Kendra and Brian share their approach to a fulfilling marriage