At Home Family Session

Last April, I had the pleasure of capturing the family session of Alex and his wife Joanne and their son Nathan right in the heart of their home. Joanne reached out and told me Nathan had just lost both of his two front teeth and wanted to remember this time in her child’s life.

I love this! There are always reasons to book a family session. It doesn’t always have to be overly planned with a location out of the way at golden hour. Don’t get me wrong, a love a cool location out in nature with beautiful light. Everyone is different, and I also know the thought of having photos in your home can bring about anxiety because of the way it looks or how messy the clutter makes it look. It’s not for everyone, but personally, I love home sessions. There’s just something uniquely special about photographing families in the comfort of their own space. The familiarity of home brings out genuine emotions and connections, resulting in authentic moments and heartfelt interactions. As a photographer, I love this location for the way it allows families to relax and be themselves, especially children as I encourage interaction and play. The photos captured in a home setting beautifully encapsulate the true essence of the family's dynamics and relationships. This all results in memorable photos that will be uniquely yours.

We started the session out in front of their home to give their gallery a sense of place and to take some simple photos to “warm up” a bit. This was actually my second session with this family, but it had been over a year since we last saw each other. We then moved out back to play with some Lego and their dog before moving inside to read some books, jump on a bed, and made time for some mom and dad photos (which I always make sure I do with my family sessions). My favorite time of this shoot was cupcake decorating, which made for my favorite images and what better way to end than with a cupcake cheers?!