Atlanta Lifestyle Family Photoshoot | Vina Family

Atlanta Photographer | In-home Lifestyle Family Session

Lifestyle Photoshoot Inspo // Lifestyle Photographer

In-home lifestyle sessions can sometimes feel intimidating, but I am here to tell you that these sessions are some of the most memorable. My brother and sister-in-law recently moved to Atlanta where their family grew by two. They welcomed twin boys and, alongside their spunky toddler, opted for a cozy in-home lifestyle session complete with the perfect outfits and the most beautifully decorated space. We spent the morning of their session dancing around the kitchen, listening to Taylor Swift, and cuddling all three kiddos. The session flowed so well, which I feel is a direct result of encouraging the children to be comfortable in a familiar setting. I took a step back using a documentary approach that I feel allowed my brother and his family to interact with each other without the pressure of having a camera directly in their faces. The results are some of my absolute favorites, partly because I love this family dearly, but also because getting to see my brother's little family grow (him and my sister-in-law are high school sweet hearts and have been together 14 years), and getting to capture such fleeting moments, truly felt like such an honor.

Read on to see how we utilized their lovely home to capture the most authentic photos and to learn more about my approach to in-home lifestyle family sessions.

One of the most important tips for an in-home lifestyle family session deals with outfits. Neutral tones are key in keeping the focus on the people. Another important element to consider is to think about the different rooms you’d like to shoot in. Focus on getting those rooms tidy and decorated to your preference. Trying to get your entire house spotless for a session that only requires a few rooms to be clean will only add stress to the photoshoot. For this session specifically, we took photos in the living room, kitchen and master bedroom, so there wasn’t a need to worry about keeping the children’s rooms neat and tidy. It definitely helps alleviate unwanted stress if you plan ahead! Lastly, make sure to make time for photos of just the parents, even if it’s just a few shots toward the end! Trust me when I say that you will definitely want memories of you and your partner dancing to Taylor Swift, too.

In-home lifestyle sessions don’t have to be stressful! Being able to shoot in a familiar place is such a bonus when photographing babies and toddlers. Comfortability is key, and the results are absolutely priceless! For this family, my family, an in-home lifestyle session was the perfect way to document the arrival of my twin nephews and the family’s move into a new home.

Interested in booking a lifestyle family session in the Atlanta area? Reach out to me here and let’s get started!