Why In-Home?

Frequently Asked Quest...Sneak Peeks
Written By Cristin
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When I first started photographing families in-home, it wasn't really a thing in lifestyle photography unless you had a newborn. At the time, I just had a gut feeling that was drawing me to in-home work. I loved photographing my own family in our home, and when it came time to hire a photographer, I welcomed her into our apartment.

Over the years, I've realized what it is that draws me to in-home work.Your home is a sacred space. It is where you brought your babies home, where you've stepped on their LEGOs, where you've cried over the hard days, and held their little hands at night. People worry that their homes are too small, or not cute enough or don't have good light. I'm here to tell you that none of that matters. I mean, yes, you definitely need to hire a photographer that is confident in even the smallest and darkest of homes. Once you find someone you trust, though, let them work their magic.I can promise you that once you release the fears you have about shooting in-home, you will be so glad you made the choice.

You'll have tangible memories within the walls that hold so many stories. The second photo in this post, for example, has a blurred out image of a woman on a train in the background. The mom later told me that this image I took was her favorite of the whole shoot. It was in her daughter's nursery, yes, but it showed them now in front of one of the most meaningful pictures she has. The one she took right after they found out they were pregnant.Moments like that don't happen in a field. They don't happen at a location that a photographer randomly chooses for you. They happen in your home.

If you want to find out what your in-home family session could look like, click here.

Cristin
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