Having photographs taken in your home is a great way to add a personal layer to your portraits. Many people think that their home isn’t clean enough or good enough for photos, but that’s not the case. Whether you’re celebrating a milestone or just want to update your family photos, a photography session at your home with can be the perfect way to do it. There are a few things I recommend doing ahead of time to prepare for a session at home:

Having photographs taken in your home is a great way to add a personal layer to your portraits. Whether you’re celebrating a milestone or just want to update your family photos, a photography session at your home with can be the perfect way to do it. There are a few things I recommend doing ahead of time to create a memorable session at home:

Start preparing for photos at home by tidying up common spaces

You don’t need to go crazy and deep clean, but I recommend picking up/decluttering any area you want to be included in photos. The room won’t be the focus, but we also don’t want anything to distract from your family.

Choosing outfits for photos at home

Outfits play a large role in the look and feel of your photographs, so it’s best to choose things that are true to your style and personality. That being said, there’s nothing wrong with having fun with your outfit choices and doing something a little bolder than your norm (relatively speaking).

You’ll also want to consider where these photos will be displayed. The overall style and color palette in the photo will fit in seamlessly with the surrounding decor, particularly if you plan on framing any of the photos for your wall (which, I highly recommend!)

Last, tell your photographer the details of why you’d like photos in your home

It will help your photographer out if they have a little background for your “why” and will only add to the

Think about what you want your photos to showcase:

• To document your home: maybe your family is moving or your kids moving out + off to college
  
• You want that “day in the life” feel to your photos: documenting your family while doing something you enjoy together, relaxing in your backyard space, playing music or games together, etc.
  
• You just some good ol’ lifestyle family photos in your home and/or around your property
  

I have another post dedicated to what to wear for family photos, but of course would be happy to provide more personalized recommendations if you need them.

Types of sessions that work perfectly for an in-home photography session:

• Family
  
• Newborns (fyi: all newborn sessions are done in-home!)
  
• Maternity
  
• Day in the life / documentary style
  
• Seniors
  
• Engagements + couples
  
• Baby milestone sessions (newborn to 1 year old, capturing their growth about every 3 months)
  

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