Why You Should Have Your Family Photography Session at Your Home {Seattle Lifestyle Photographer}

I strongly believe that your home is always the perfect backdrop for your family photographs. Here are some of the reasons why:

Your home is warm and cozy

Here in the Seattle area, the winters are long and rainy. By having your family photography session in your home, we will never have to reschedule due to weather, and you don’t need to take your kids out in the cold.

Your kids are more comfortable at home

Your home is your children’s safe space. They feel more comfortable there than any other place on earth. When they’re comfortable, they’re much more likely to cooperate for your family session.

Your home helps tell your story

Most of the time, a beach or park has no real meaning to the family being photographed there. Your home is a part of who you are and helps to tell your story.

You don’t have to drive for a long time to get to a location

All you need to do is be ready when I arrive. I do the traveling so you don’t have to!

It would be an honor to photograph your family in the four walls in which you’re most comfortable!

Family of four standing together by fireplace
Family with two boys cuddling together
Family standing together in living room
Family of four sitting on couch in living room
Family playing together on bed
Mom holding small child in front of mirror
Family of four standing together in front of mirror
Mom playing with young son in living room
Family playing together in living room
Family roasting marshmallows in the snow
Family roasting marshmallows at fire pit
Boys sledding in snow

Why You Should Have an In Home Family Session {Seattle Lifestyle Photographer}I ma

I make no secret that in home sessions are my absolute favorite, but there seems to be a common misconception that in home sessions are for newborns only. There are lots of reasons why a family may opt for an in home sessions that I’d like to share with you today.

  1. The weather in Seattle can be challenging, particularly over the cooler months. It often feels like it rains from October through to May. This can be a nightmare for rescheduling. If you have an in home photography session, there is no need to reschedule if the weather isn’t great. Not only does it not matter if it’s raining, it also doesn’t matter if it’s freezing cold outside. You’ll be toasty and warm in the comfort of your own home.

  2. No shoes needed. That’s all.

  3. Kids are more comfortable in their own home.

  4. In the summer, the hour before sunset (the best time to shoot outdoors) is incredibly late which means keeping kids up past their bedtime. The best time for in home sessions is mid morning or mid afternoon.

  5. Your home helps to tell your story. There are things in your home that are meaningful. You can’t find that on a beach or an open field.

  6. An outdoor location can add a lot of time onto your session, depending on the location chosen. Many locations are a good 30-60 minutes away, adding on up to two hours to your session. With in an home session, there’s no travel time!

  7. In home family sessions feel cozy, warm and intimate. I believe they’re the best way to capture your family’s love story.

Family of three sitting outside of their blue house
Mom snuggling with baby girl in living room
Mom and baby cuddling together in a chair
Mom and dad standing in window with baby girl
Mom and dad cuddling baby girl in living room
Mom and dad sitting in chair cuddling with baby girl
Mom, Dad and baby girl looking in the mirror
Mom, dad and baby girl playing with toys inside their home
Mom, dad and baby playing together in living room
Dad snuggling with baby daughter in living room
Mom and dad playing with daughter inside house