About this template
Preparing for a family photo shoot requires gathering detailed information about your clients, their preferences, and any special requests they might have. This family photography questionnaire template is designed to help professional photographers seamlessly collect essential details before the session day, ensuring a smooth and personalized experience for every family.
Streamline your pre-session workflow by asking clients about their preferred session locations, must-have family groupings, color palettes, and stylistic expectations. You can also capture critical logistics like family size, children's ages, and whether beloved family pets will be joining the shoot. By collecting these insights in advance through a clean, easy-to-complete Google Form, you can arrive fully prepared with a clear shot list tailored to your clients' unique vision.
Doc2Form makes it effortless to deploy this questionnaire and review responses directly within your Google Workspace. Share the form link via email or text as part of your booking confirmation process, and keep all client details neatly organized in one secure place.
Key features
- Collect key session details and location preferences in advance
- Identify must-have shot groupings and priority combinations
- Note children's ages, special requests, and pet attendance
- Understand client aesthetic and color preferences before shooting
- Review all client responses instantly in Google Sheets
Use cases
- Scheduling and preparing for annual family portrait sessions
- Gathering styling cues and prop requests for themed mini-sessions
- Documenting photo usage releases and session terms acceptance
What this form collects
- Full Name (Short answer)Enter your first and last name.
- Email Address (Short answer)Where we can send your session guide and gallery links.
- Phone Number (Short answer)Best number to reach you on the day of the shoot.
- Preferred Session Date & Time (Date)Select your tentative or confirmed session date.
- Session Location Preference (Paragraph)Do you prefer an outdoor park, urban setting, lifestyle in-home session, or studio backdrop?
- Family Size (Short answer)Total number of people participating in the shoot.
- Family Member Names & Child Ages (Paragraph)List the names of all participants and the ages of any children joining the session.
- Will any pets be included? (Multiple choice)Let us know if your furry family members are joining the fun.
- Pet Names & Types (Short answer)If bringing pets, please share their names, breeds, and any helpful temperament notes.
- Photo Groupings Priority (Paragraph)Which combinations are most important to you? (e.g., whole family, just kids, parents together, individual portraits)
- Props or Personal Items (Short answer)Are you planning to bring any meaningful props, blankets, or sentimental items?
- Photo Color & Style Preference (Paragraph)What kind of aesthetic do you gravitate toward? (e.g., bright and airy, moody and dramatic, warm and natural)
- Session Expectations (Paragraph)Tell us about any specific goals, concerns, or special moments you hope we capture.
- Photo Usage Release (Multiple choice)Do you grant permission for your photos to be featured in our portfolio, website, and social media?
- Terms & Conditions Acceptance (Short answer)Type your full name to acknowledge you have read and agree to our session policies, rescheduling guidelines, and copyright terms.
FAQ
How do I share this questionnaire with my photography clients?
Once you convert and open your form in Google Forms, simply click the 'Send' button to copy the link. You can email, text, or message it directly to clients after they book a session.
Can I customize the questions to fit my specific photography packages?
Yes! You have full control in Google Forms to add, remove, or edit any questions to match your studio's offerings, styling guides, and workflow.
Where are client responses stored?
All submissions are automatically saved to your Google Drive and can be linked to a Google Spreadsheet for easy reference and team collaboration.
Is this template mobile-friendly for clients?
Yes, Google Forms are fully responsive and work seamlessly on smartphones, tablets, and desktop computers, making it convenient for busy parents to fill out on the go.
Get this form in your Google Drive
Save a copy to your Google Drive with one click (uses 1 credit). Or build from a PDF or description in the app.