We all have an idea of the typical portrait session - the goal is that everyone looks and smiles at the same time and the end product is a perfect photograph to go over the fireplace. I love those photographs. Personally, I try to capture one of those each year for my family and at least a few sibling photographs. However, there is another kind of photograph and they are so much fun and so much less stressful than the typical portrait session, particularly with little ones! They are called Lifestyle Sessions, or Lifestyle Photography. Lifestyle sessions capture fun moments, laughter, smiles, cuddles... they capture walks or chats and sometimes funny jokes... the families look at each other rather than the camera and when you look back at the images, you remember the special moments. The photographs make you smile all over again. They capture a sweet kiss... Lots of giggles... Pure joy.
Sometimes the moments are spontaneous, but they are also carefully orchestrated by your photographer to capture the best light and angles. Sometimes they involve more planned and involve simple props. Locations like this must be prepared in advance... if you think my kitchen looks like this all the time... or even ever... then we need to get to know each other better. However, if you choose to shoot in your kitchen or in your home, it does not need to be perfect, the extra things can be set behind the photographer and no one will ever know the difference! (Not that I would ever do that ;) ) Of course lighting is another factor to be considered in these situations so it takes a little planning. Ideas Do you think this kind of session would suit you? Send me a message and lets make a plan... Here are a few ideas to get you thinking! A candy picnic A fruit picnic An ice cream picnic Reading a book on a blanket outdoors Reading a book in your home on the bed or on the couch (insert declutter areas where we will photograph your home) A park with a great swing or row of swings A prop “bed” in my studio for cuddling, reading, telling jokes A big bright kitchen to cook something fun (prep cookie dough, prepare baked cookies...) A picnic table and popcorn fight (been there, shot this, so many laughs...) A park with favorite toys (bikes, dinosaurs, dolls, tea party) Blowing bubbles... Playing with a favorite toy... Display These images are displayed best in collages or groupings on a wall. One photograph is great, but when it comes to lifestyle photography, more is more. Tips Wear clothing that will allow you to move and participate in the activity. Think about props that you will need to prepare in advance. Sometimes, less is more.
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AuthorBilly Aaland-Parrish, Owner and Photographer at Parrish Photography Archives
October 2018
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