“There is no doubt that it is around the family and the home that all the greatest virtues… are created, strengthened and maintained”
It has been a little bit since I’ve shared a newborn lifestyle session on the blog and today’s is a treat! I thought I would share a few tips to help prepare for a lifestyle session, before the session.
1) Hire someone to clean. I know it’s an investment to have family portraits done, so I always encourage families to hire a service to take care of cleaning the home, so it’s one less thing on the to-do list. This is especially helpful when you have a newborn and toddler.
2) Put away any items you would not want photographed. I know that sounds obvious, but if you step into a room and see anything on a surface, go ahead and clear it off. I promise, the clear surface will make a huge difference in lifestyle photos. Unless it’s decorative and sentimental, I encourage you put it away for the day.
3) Don’t worry about the little ones. I know it’s stressful in general to have photos taken, but I promise, the more you allow me to guide the session along, the easier the session will be for YOU! If one of the children get fussy, it’s ok! We can switch it up with parents and rooms and there is plenty of time to pause for a breather.
These sessions are beautiful and I absolutely adore lifestyle photography. If any of the above sounds like your jam and you’re looking for a family photographer in your home, click the button below to get in touch.
Rachel is a skilled photographer specializing in maternity, newborns, babies, children and families both in her Plano studio and throughout the Dallas Fort Worth area, both outdoors and in her clients homes. All of her sessions include access to an extensive studio wardrobe for moms and babies, custom session planning and a personalized reveal and ordering appointment after your session to pick the perfect way to enjoy your finalized artwork from your session.
Areas she serves include but are not limited to Addison, Allen, Carrollton, Colleyville, Coppell, Dallas, Denton, Euless, Fairview, Farmers Branch, Flower Mound, Frisco, Garland, Grapevine, Hurst, Irving, Keller, Lewisville, McKinney, Plano, Richardson, Rockwall, Southlake and beyond.
For more information on sessions with Rachel, click here.