Tiny details can make or break a photo session. In this quick, friendly guide, Panama City Beach photographer Caroline Brantley shares four easy prep steps for cleaner, more timeless images: empty bulging pockets, skip the smart watch, choose neutral nails, and ditch sunglasses (even on your head). A few minutes of prep keeps clothes smooth, hands polished, and all the attention on your people, your connection, and your story—so your gallery feels polished for years.