Capturing Your Authentic Story in the Comfort of Your Own Home
Studio setups and other indoor locations make for unique
shoots, but there’s something so wonderfully
personal about an in-home session, especially in the winter!
Here are my favorite reasons to consider keeping it cozy at
home while it’s BRRRRRRRRR, so cold out:
1. Your Space, Your Story
Your home is a reflection of who you are. From your favorite cozy reading nook to the local art you’ve collected over the years, every corner of your home tells a story about YOU. An in-home session incorporates these familiar surroundings into a backdrop that adds depth and authenticity to your portraits. Plus, your finished portraits will feel even more meaningful years down the road when you look back at the spaces that shaped your core memories with yourself and your loved ones.
2. Comfort Creates Connection
There’s nothing quite like the comfort of home to help people relax. Whether it’s the kids running to find their favorite toys, pets lounging in their favorite sunny spots, or you curling up in your coziest chair with your favorite handmade mug, these are ALL the genuine moments of connection that weave together the fabric that is your life. When you’re comfortable, the camera fades into the background a little, allowing the real you to shine through. And THAT is damn beautiful, if you ask me!
3. Perfect for Little Ones (and Pets!)
Kids and pets thrive best on familiarity. Taking them to a studio or a strange location can sometimes lead to stress, overstimulation and meltdowns. But at home? They’re in their element. I LOVE capturing the quiet AND the loud moments around your home - when your little one turns up the volume to show off their dance moves in the kitchen or when the baby falling asleep in your arms after eating. An in-home session lets little ones warm up at their own pace with the safety net of familiarity to help them feel brave. Personalities always shine brighter without the added stress of a new environment.
4. Weather-Proof Your Photos
Let’s face it - it’s COLD right now! Really, really freaking cold. In-home sessions eliminate the worry over tiny frozen fingers, icy toes and red noses in the cold, allowing for gorgeous portraits any time! We all know that *I* LOVE the outdoors more than almost anything, but sometimes home is just a tiny bit better. :)
5. Capture the Quiet Details
In-home sessions are perfect for celebrating the everyday details that make your life uniquely yours. From the way sunlight dances across the kitchen table to the cozy corner where you always sip your evening tea, these small details paint a beautifully full picture of your world.
This session is about creating something so deeply personal for future you. In twenty years, when your kids are grown and flipping through images from their childhood, imagine how special it will be for them to spot their favorite stuffed animal they haven’t seen in years, the cozy corner where you always cuddled together, or that sunny, worn patch on the hardwood floors where their beloved childhood pet loved to nap.
These details are more than just a backdrop; they’re the heart of your story, kept forever in portraits that will feel like
home every time you look at them.
