How to Prepare for Your Photoshoot

Peninsula Photography offer customisable sessions tailored to your unique needs. This could include flexible scheduling, personalised themes, or shoot locations that align with your comfort level.

How It Helps: Autistic Adults and Children often thrive in environments where they can predict what's coming next. Flexible sessions allow you to communicate any specific preferences, such as the type of poses, clothing, or setting you’d feel most comfortable in.

As we are autism-friendly photographers we provide clear, direct communication about what to expect during the session. This can include advance descriptions of the session structure, the number of people involved, and specific photo poses.

How It Helps: For Autisic Adults and Children, knowing what to expect and having a structured routine can reduce anxiety. The studio may also use visual aids, written schedules, or step-by-step explanations to help prepare for the session, which can be calming and reassuring.

Peninsula Photography will adjust lighting, sound levels, or the presence of large groups to create a calm, non-overstimulating environment.

How It Helps: Bright lights, loud noises, and flashes can be overwhelming for some Autisic individuals . The ability to control or minimize sensory input—such as providing dimmer lights or using quieter camera equipment—can help reduce anxiety during the photoshoot.

Peninsula Photography  allow you to bring comfort items or sensory tools into the studio, such as noise-canceling headphones, weighted blankets, or fidget toys or tools, to make the experience more manageable.

How It Helps: Having access to familiar sensory tools or comfort items can be vital for managing sensory overload or anxiety during a photoshoot. Being able to incorporate these tools into the session helps ensure the individual feels safe and supported.

Peninsula Photography fosters a stress-free, no-pressure atmosphere. We allow breaks when needed, keep sessions shorter, and work at a pace that respects the individual’s comfort zone.

How It Helps: Autistic individuals often prefer to avoid high-pressure situations or too many fast-paced interactions. By creating an unhurried environment, with plenty of time to relax, breathe, and process, Peninsula Photography can help reduce stress during the shoot.

Peninsula Photography may also involve the family in the session, allowing for a more supportive and familiar environment. Family members can provide reassurance, and the photographer may make accommodations for the comfort of the entire family.

How It Helps: Having trusted family members around can create a sense of security for Autistic Individuals , helping them feel more relaxed during the shoot. Family members can also help advocate for their loved one’s needs, ensuring a smoother, more comfortable experience.