There’s something undeniably special about the little moments that make up our daily lives. Think about the magic in shared cuddles on the couch, the chaos of a pancake breakfast, or the quiet calm of reading stories. These moments are at the heart of your family’s story. A cozy, in-home lifestyle session is the perfect way to document that meaningful time together. These photos capture your love and connection in a way that feels completely natural, creating timeless keepsakes for your family.
Why Cozy, In-Home Lifestyle Session is Perfect for Your Family
These sessions are designed to be more personal and meaningful for your family. Our homes are ever-changing to adapt to the needs of family members. Capturing your home in this current stage of life tells a meaningful story in and of itself. Plus, this type of session allows parents and kids to feel more relaxed at home, helping us create more natural, joyful, and connected images. Lastly, this time of year is the Ohio weather can be quite unpredictable. In-home lifestyle session is the perfect way to combat the cold weather when outdoor sessions are not ideal.
Ideas for Cozy In-Home Lifestyle Sessions
These sessions are great for capturing things that you do every day like cooking breakfast together or reading stories in the nursery. But there are tons of other ideas that you could capture your family in their natural element.
Does your family like to listen to music together, dance in the kitchen, read a special book, look back at family albums or bake cookies together. Do you have a pet that’s more like a family member everyone could interact with? Is your favorite time of day early morning watching the kids play while sipping coffee or do you prefer afternoon activities like playing a game or building a pillow fort with the kids. Whatever it is your family enjoys most, let’s capture those moments!
Styling the Family for Cozy Photos
The ideal for styling your family for a cozy in-home lifestyle session is to keep everyone very relaxed and comfortable. I recommend wearing neutral light colors and layering lot of textures. The goal is always for everyone to feel coordinated without being too matchy. Keep the kiddos barefoot for sweet baby toe photos. Have dad roll up his sleeves and keep your makeup and hair more natural than a traditional family session. If you want more help coordinating outfits for the family, check out this blog post including Cozy Family Style Boards.
Don’t stress about your home being perfectly clean. I’ll help you determine if any items will be distracting in photos while maintaining your home as a reflection of your family. Especially showcasing a family heirloom like a piano passed down for generations or personalized meaningful decor.
You and your children will love looking back at these photos in this current season of life. Documenting your family in the place where life happens, the comforts of home, will be cherished memories for many years to come. If you’re ready to create timeless, cozy family portraits? Contact me today to plan your in-home lifestyle session!
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