How to Incorporate Your Home's Style into Your Family Photos

As a homeowner, you've carefully curated every detail of your space to reflect your personal style. From the furniture to the decor, every element tells a story about who you are and what you love. So why not incorporate your home's unique style into your family photos?

Incorporating your home's style into your family photos is a great way to add depth, personality, and authenticity to your images. It's also a wonderful way to showcase the love and care you've put into creating a beautiful home.

Here are some tips on how to do it:

1. Use your home's decor as a backdrop: I’ll look for interesting textures, patterns, and colors in your home's decor that can add depth and visual interest to your photos. This could be a vintage rug, a colorful piece of artwork, or a unique architectural feature.

2. Take advantage of natural light: Natural light can make or break a photo. I’ll look for spots in your home with beautiful natural light, such as a sunny window seat or a bright and airy living room.

3. Incorporate meaningful objects: Surround your family with objects that hold meaning and tell your story. This could be a family heirloom, a favorite book, or a piece of artwork created by your child.

4. Showcase your home's architecture: If you have a home with unique architectural features, such as a beautiful staircase or a cozy reading nook, we’ll be sure to incorporate them into your photos.

5. Keep it simple: Remember, the focus of your family photos should be on your loved ones, not on your home's decor. Keep the background simple and uncluttered, and let your family's love and connection shine through.

By incorporating your home's style into your family photos, you'll create images that are truly authentic and reflective of your family's unique personality. And who knows, you may even discover a new appreciation for the beauty of your home.

If you're interested in scheduling a family photo session in your home, I'd love to hear from you! Contact me today to learn more or schedule your session.

Capturing Authenticity: A Guide to Lifestyle Family Photography Sessions

As a Seattle family photographer, I've had the privilege of capturing the love and connection of countless families in the Emerald City. But what sets my photography style apart is my focus on lifestyle family photography, particularly in the comfort of your own home.

What is Lifestyle Family Photography?

Lifestyle family photography is a documentary-style approach that focuses on capturing the authentic, everyday moments of your family's life. It's about preserving the memories of your daily routines, traditions, and interactions – the things that make your family unique.

In-Home Sessions:

Where Memories are Made There's no place like home, and that's why I love capturing lifestyle family photography sessions in the comfort of your own space. Your home is where memories are made, and it's where your family feels most at ease. During an in-home session, I'll guide you and your family into position, but I won't necessarily pose you. My goal is to capture the natural interactions and moments that unfold between you and your loved ones. You won't be expected to smile and look at the camera; instead, I'll encourage you to simply be yourselves and enjoy each other's company.

The Result: Authentic, Heartfelt Images

The result of a lifestyle family photography session is a collection of authentic, heartfelt images that capture the essence of your family's love and connection. These images won't be stiff or formal; instead, they'll be filled with laughter, tears, and all the moments in between.

Why Choose Lifestyle Family Photography?

There are many reasons why lifestyle family photography is the perfect way to capture your family's memories:

- Authenticity: Lifestyle photography captures the real, unscripted moments of your family's life.

- Comfort: In-home sessions allow you to relax and be yourselves in a familiar environment.

- Flexibility: Lifestyle photography sessions can be tailored to fit your family's unique needs and schedule.

Seattle Family Photographer: Capturing Memories in the Emerald City

As a Seattle family photographer, I'm passionate about capturing the memories of families in our vibrant city. From the rain-soaked streets of Capitol Hill to the sun-kissed beaches of Puget Sound, I'll work with you to create a lifestyle family photography session that reflects your family's unique spirit and style.

If you're looking for a photographer who can capture the authentic, heartfelt moments of your family's life, I'd love to work with you. Contact me today to learn more about lifestyle family photography sessions and to schedule your appointment.

Embracing the Cozy: Why Winter is the Perfect Time for an In-Home Family Lifestyle Photography Session in Seattle

As the rain clouds gather and the temperatures drop, Seattle transforms into a cozy winter wonderland. And what better way to capture the magic of this season than with an in-home family lifestyle photography session?

Why Winter is the Perfect Time

1. Rainy Days are the Best: Seattle's rainy winters might seem like a photography obstacle, but they're actually a blessing in disguise. The soft, diffused light and cozy atmosphere created by the rain make for perfect indoor photography conditions.

2. Cozy Up at Home: Winter is the perfect excuse to stay indoors and snuggle up with your loved ones. An in-home photography session allows you to do just that, capturing the warmth and intimacy of your family's winter wonderland.

3. Less Stress, More Relaxation: No need to worry about coordinating outfits, finding a outdoor location, or braving the elements. An in-home session is a relaxed and stress-free way to capture your family's memories.

4. Authenticity and Intimacy: In-home sessions offer a unique opportunity to capture your family's authentic, everyday moments. From lazy mornings to cozy afternoons by the fire, these are the memories you'll treasure for years to come.

5. Seattle's Winter Charm: Our city's winter landscape might be rainy, but it's also breathtakingly beautiful. The misty mountains, the twinkling city lights, and the cozy neighborhoods all provide a stunning backdrop for your in-home session.

What to expect during your in-home family lifestyle photography session:

- A relaxed and enjoyable experience that feels like a fun family morning or afternoon

- Guidance and direction from me to help you feel comfortable and natural in front of the camera

- Capturing authentic, everyday moments that showcase your family's love and connection

- Beautiful, timeless photos that you'll treasure for years to come

Book Your Session Today!

Don't let the rain stop you – embrace the cozy and let's capture the magic of your family's winter wonderland.

Contact me today if you have any questions about booking your in-home family lifestyle photography session and let's create some unforgettable memories.

Little Kids + Golden Hour {Everett Family Photographer}

If you’re thinking about a summer family session, you may be concerned that keeping your little ones up until sunset will be to tough for your family. The sun sets late here in the Seattle area in the height of summer, and many parents share this concern. Here are some tips to help you make your family session go as smoothly as possible when it’s later than bedtime:

• Plan for a quiet day. Your session day shouldn’t be spent rushing around running errands, playing at trampoline parks or participating in hours of sports. Instead, try activities like reading, doing puzzles or snuggling on the couch.

• Let your kids sleep in if they want to. Today is the day to avoid waking them up at their normal time. If you normally need to wake them for daycare or school, try not to keep them on their normal routine and let them sleep as long as they will.

• If your kids still nap, try to push their nap out further into the day. While it may seem like your ruining their routine, one day won’t do much damage. If your kids don’t nap, try having some “quiet time” by reading books in bed or just resting for a few minutes.

• To avoid them getting hungry during the session, bring a snack for them to eat right before we start. You may want to avoid changing them into their photo session outfits until after they’ve finished their snack.

• Kids are often distracted in a new place, particularly if we’re photographing them in a new outdoor location. If they’re normally grumpy and having meltdowns at bedtime at home, they will more than likely be so distracted in a new place and by doing something outside of their normal routine, that they don’t even notice they should be sleeping.

• Lastly, please remember that if you really want that beautiful golden summer light, that keeping them up past their bedtime will totally be worth if and every time you see your images on the wall, you’ll think about how beautiful they are, rather than the one day you skipped your normal routine.

If you’d like to schedule a summer session, please contact me here. I would be so honored to work with you.

A Final Farewell to A Beautiful Home {Everett Lifestyle Photographer}

I make no secret that my absolute favorite sessions occur inside your home. I was so honored when our friends and neighbors asked me to come photograph them inside their beautiful Northwest Everett home before they packed up and moved out of state. They have created this gorgeous home together and have had so many amazing memories in it. Children have been born here, they’ve had first days of school, birthday parties, first steps, lazy Saturday mornings, PTA meetings, renovations but mostly, there’s been a whole lot of love in these four walls.

A Chilly but Fun Outdoor Family Session {Edmonds Lifestyle Photographer}

I don’t do too many outdoor family sessions. Most of mine are in home lifestyle sessions, but I do love when I have a fun and playful outdoor one. These two little two year olds were so awesome to photogaphy. They were snuggly and playful and managed the cold evening like troopers. I adore this session.

A Cozy In Home Session on a Cool Fall Day {Seattle Family Photographer}

What happens if time gets away from you and you never get around to scheduling a newborn session when your baby is still tiny? Should you just skip a session? In my opinion, absolutely not! I photograph babies exactly how I photograph newborns, it really doesn’t matter if they are 6 days or 6 months! This sweet boy was almost 4 months for his sesison. His amazing parents had just finished renovating their gorgeous house and it was a perfect time to photograph this new family of three in the four walls which makes up their home.

A Fun Family of Three {Seattle Lifestyle Photographer}

I love it when my friends ask me to take their family photos! We traveled over to Whidbey Island for this cute family session. I photographed their baby when he was a newborn and it was an honor to be asked back to take their family photos again.

Introducing Theo {Seattle Newborn Photographer}

It’s hard to believe little Theo joined us 7 weeks ago. The time has flown by. He still feels so new but it’s like he’s been a part of our family forever. I can’t imagine life without him. I love documenting babies in the hospital. It is such a special, but short time. I always try to keep these “Fresh 48” sessions as authentic as possible. I want my families to always remember what those first couple of days felt like. I try to include details you’ll only see in the hospital - hospital bracelets, hats, blankets. It was no different photographing my own sweet baby. I haven’t been able to do any Fresh 48 sessions due to Covid, so getting to do my own after a year of not doing any felt really special. I can’t wait to start offering these again! For now, here is my own little one, Theodore.

A Quarantine Picture Journal {Seattle Family Photographer}

This has been a year unlike any other. I have found it somewhat therapeutic to photograph my boys as we navigate 2020. Being at home has really made me aware of how important our living space is to me. I love our 110 year old home, even with its quirks, and there’s no other place I’d rather be than here. It’s made me realize how important in home photography is. Your home is the back drop for your lives. It’s where so many important things happen and it should be celebrated and photographed as it helps tell your story. I hope you enjoy seeing our journey through quarantine.