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Preparing For An In Home Family Photo Session

As a family photographer, I get to photograph families at various locations – indoors and outdoors. Each has their own place and purpose.

In home family photo sessions are a great option for when you want to document your home life in a relaxed and meaningful way.

This is where your family’s story unfolds. It is your comfort place. Most children love showing off their rooms, toys and favorite nooks throughout their home. Choosing these areas as the backdrop for your family photos is a great way to keep these memories alive and to remember this time of your lives.

fun lifestyle family photos of parents playing with their children at their home in Five Points, Athens, GA.

Choose rooms that have meaning.

Whenever I do an in home photo session, I ask if there are any special areas or rooms that you would like to be photographed in. Bedrooms always seem to make the cut as this is where many of us spend a lot of our time. They are also full of personality with the way they are decorated with the occupant’s style and belongings.

Other popular areas for in home photos include:

  • Living room
  • Sun room
  • Kitchen
  • Play room
  • Yard
  • Garden
  • Swimming pool
  • Favorite tree or other site on family property
  • Front porch
  • Window seat
  • Dining room/breakfast nook
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Think of areas that your family spends time and that you really want documented for yourself and your children.

You will want to tidy up the areas we will be photographing, but it doesn’t have to be perfect. I often move things around a bit depending on angles and lighting needed.

In home family photo session on bed of parent's room in Five Points, Athens, GA.

In home family photo sessions always include authentic lifestyle moments captured through my camera as well as images where there is a bit more direction and eye contact. I like to do a mix of both types of images for families. These are never stiff portraits though. Relaxed, cuddly, loving, fun, meaningful.

Plan an Activity

Planning an activity for your family to do during your in home photo session is always a great idea! What are things that you notice that make your heart go pitter patter? What do your children love to do? What does your family like to do together? Is it the way your child colors with determination and passion? Is it how your family gathers around the kitchen island as you bake or cook? Does your little one love watering the flowers in the garden? Do you enjoy picnics in the back yard under that certain tree? Do your kids play and explore in the woods behind your home or elsewhere on your property? Take note of the moments you cherish to most and let me tell your family’s story through my lens!

Storytelling Activity Ideas

  • picnic
  • casual breakfast/lunch/dinner
  • crafts
  • hiking/family walks
  • gardening
  • boating
  • pool time
  • tree swing fun
  • reading
  • playtime
  • horseback riding/grooming
  • baking cookies
  • tea party
  • board games
  • bedtime routines
  • bathtime
  • learning to ride a bike
  • collecting eggs/produce/flowers
  • skipping rocks
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Including an every day activity in your portrait session will make your finished photos that much more meaningful. It will also put everyone at ease without the pressure of “being on for the camera,” which lends to authentic images that also highlights your family’s dynamics, individual personalities and connections.

What to Wear

Choosing what to wear and styling is always a big part of the finished photos. Your wardrobe will depend on what type of activities you will be doing during your session as well as your surroundings. You will want to coordinate your family’s outfits with each other as well as with the rooms/areas we will be photographing. I am here to help you, so don’t stress! I will assist you before I show up for your family’s in home photo session, but I can also help you finalize things if needed once I arrive. It is one of the benefits of doing a session in the comfort of your home!

Ready to tell your family’s story with an in home photo session? Contact Athens, GA family photographers at Yvonne Niemann Photography today to book your session and for additional information. info@yvonneniemannphotography.com | 706.713.0676

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The heirloom event is almost here!!! This coming Monday, July 14, between 10am and 3pm. There are a few spots left, so contact me as soon as possible if you would like to claim yours. 

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I love nature and taking pictures of all that Mother Nature gifts us. Unfortunately, I haven't taken the time to photograph the beauty around me as often as I would like. So, I plan on doing more of that going forward. It is something that feeds my soul and gives me so much joy. Thankfully, I never stopped documenting the beauty around me, but I certainly would love to do it more. Stay tuned. More pretty pictures will be scattered through my feed in the future.
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At extended family portrait sessions, we do a lot of break outs to get images of individual families and relationships that you want documented. This includes couples! For younger families, this is the perfect time to get your portraits taken with your spouse when others are around to entertain your littles. For those who don't have tiny children, this is a great time to relax and bask in the love with your significant other. A time to sneak away from the chaos for just a bit. 
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When it is hot out, head to the shoals to cool off for your portraits! That is exactly what we did for this mama's maternity photography session. 

This is a location that I scout out often to ensure it is safe before sessions. If the water is too high and flowing too fast it is a no go. Luckily, it was pure perfection last night. Enough dry areas and plenty of water flow to make it dream worthy and a safe place for mom and her family. 

A few tips for sessions at this location:
1. Spray on some bug spray. 
2. Bring shoes easy to take off for when you get to the water.
3. Have a towel handy for drying off your feet after the session.
4. If you are heading somewhere after your portraits, bring a change of clothes as you will most likely get a tad wet. 
5. I will make sure to pick areas that aren't too slippery, but go slow and shuffle your feet as you walk in the water.

If would like a session on the shoals, just let me know. We have a few places in the Oconee County and Athens areas to choose from. I will pick the location that is most perfect for your portraits. 
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Happy Independence Day! Hope you are having a relaxing and fun day with loved ones. 
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One of the many pleasures that I get to do as a photographer is documenting childhood and relationships of all ages. 

Big milestones are such a privilege to photograph for families and especially ones where I know the artwork will be displayed for generations to come. 

I think that is one of the reasons why I adore heirloom sessions so much. They are classic pieces that will never go out of style. 

Looking at this image, it reminds me of a sibling image of my mom with her brother and sisters back in the 50s. Love that families continue the tradition of heirloom portraiture. 

My favorite way to display images like this is on a canvas and framed in an ornate frame on the wall alongside past generations portraits. 

You can book heirloom portrait sessions any time with Yvonne Niemann Photography, but if you want a shorter session, you may want to consider booking one of the heirloom portrait event spots. They are offered each season of the year. The Summer event takes place on July 14. There are still spots available, so if you would like to be added to the calendar, don't hesitate to contact me. Simply send me a message or book online using the link in the bio.
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Summer flowers to end the session and to take home to place in a vase. Simple pleasures mean so much!
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Ringing the UGA bell for one last time to celebrate graduating is a great feeling! Can you feel it?! I sure can. When thinking of locations for your graduation portraits, think of those places that meant a lot to you while you were in school. Could be on or off campus. Make a list and we will make sure to document you in those sentimental areas for you! 
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