If we meet for an in-home session, good natural daylight is ideal. For outdoor photography, we usually aim for the last hour before sunset (golden hour), when the light is at its softest and the images get that extra cozy, beautiful feel.

It completely depends on your wishes. We can either meet outdoors or in your home. If you choose an at-home session, I'll come to you and photograph you in the comfort of your own space, using the conditions available there. And it takes less than you might think (a bed or a sofa to sit on goes a long way), so don't feel like "everything has to be perfect." You and your home are already perfect just as you are.

If you choose an outdoor session, we'll meet at one of the photo locations I've scouted and selected in advance (around Mölnlycke/Gothenburg). This allows me to know how the light and nature behave, ensure there's space for kids to run around, and guarantee a beautiful final result for your gallery. A photo session should be fun, so we want to give ourselves the best possible conditions. If you'd prefer to use your own chosen location, I'll need to scout it beforehand, and an additional fee (500 kr) applies. I'm based in Gothenburg and primarily photograph in the surrounding area.

It's completely up to you and when it feels best for your family, and we'll adapt the booking accordingly. In general, weeks 30–35 are a good rule of thumb, as the belly is usually clearly visible while many still have enough energy to move around a bit.

The foundation is always clothes that you feel comfortable in and that feel "like you," but there's no denying that clothing choices have a big impact on the final result and the overall feel of the images. Before your photoshoot, you're always welcome to bounce ideas around or ask for input. I'm happy to help you find the right combinations or lend garments if you'd like.

As a general guideline for creating calm, dynamic images:

• Try to avoid clothing with prints or text that draw attention away from you.

• Choose natural, soft tones (so preferably not bright red, fiery orange, or neon colors).

• Aim for a cohesive overall feel, but avoid dressing children or the whole family in the exact same shades and outfits (otherwise you can easily blend into each other in the images).

You might be hesitating, wondering if it's really worth booking a professional photoshoot and paying for images when you already "take a few pictures with your phone" yourself. You waver, thinking that you're "not comfortable in front of the camera," and then it just doesn't happen. Time passes, the kids grow, and suddenly you realize all you have are a bunch of phone photos stored somewhere in the cloud. But the photos that truly capture you together, your relationships, the feelings, and the interactions between you—those aren't there. The laughter, the love, the closeness—those images rarely appear in a selfie collection on your phone. So, what do you want to be able to look back on in 10, 20, or 40 years? And how do you want your children to remember you through the photos? The genuine, intimate, emotion-filled moments with them - or a few "posed holiday portraits" of the family while you spent most of the time behind the camera? The time you have now, together, is worth preserving and investing in.

No, you don't need to prepare too much. However, it's always a good idea to make sure the whole family's patience and mood are in good shape (focus on some rest and food). If you want to be extra prepared, it never hurts to make sure everyone's nails are reasonably clean, and to avoid having snus cans, phones, or other items in your pockets.

It's never mandatory for everyone to be in the photos, but I highly recommend it. It allows for more variety in the pictures, opens up more possibilities, and makes it more fun for the children (which also shows in the final results). You'll get little "tasks" to do, so you can focus on other things and relax a bit more in front of the camera. It usually goes really well and ends up being less stressful (and more enjoyable) than expected.