The majority of my family sessions are held in home and one of the questions I’m asked the most is how to prepare the home. A lot of Seattle area homes are old with small windows and the number one thing I’m looking for is the quality of the light. If you walk around your home a few days before your scheduled session time, take a look at where the light is the most abundant. These are likely the areas we’ll be using for your photo session.
You don’t need to redecorate or go crazy styling your home. The point of having an in home session is to photograph your family in the space in which they are most comfortable. You will want to keep in mind that anything left out has the potential to make it into your photos, so if you don’t want it photographed, put it out of sight.
Top things to do:
Make beds
Clean up countertops
Open all shades
Turn off overhead lights
Tidy up main living spaces
Make sure any picture frames / artwork are straight
Remove water bottles and phone chargers from bedside tables
Fix any broken windows
Clean mirrors (I use them a lot during my in home family sessions)
Not sure how to prepare your family for your photography session? Read this.
