If you had to ask ME where to do annual family photos. I would choose your home without a doubt. Yes, I know we live in New York City and have so many beautiful locations to choose from. However, really, what is more beautiful than the place you spend most time with the people you love?

Here are my top five reasons to do your family photos at home: 

1. You get to have photos of the first home your child started their life in.

These photos will be unique to your family only, unlike photos in the park with the same background every family will have. These photos will have your style, your art, their favorite toys which will add that special touch and meaning. it is also space they feel most comfortable and tend to warm up more quicker then if we to meet someplace new to them.

2. You will get a visual documentation of your parenting journey.

Playing together, laughing together, reading to your child, feeding them, having dance parties..the list is big! All these things you do together at home.  We can document your family the way they are at this moment in time. It’ll be a photographing diary of your parenting experience.

3. Ignore the camera and just have fun and focus on loving on your family.

One of the biggest complain families have is that they “don’t know what to do”, or they are “not photogenic” or think that they are boring. Our sessions together are spend time playing and enjoying your family company, the goal is to end up with photos that really look like your family. And of course at the end we will get couple of family portraits as well.

4. You can incorporate some time spend outside in your favorite park or walk around your neighborhood.

These spots are just as special as your favorite rooms inside your place.  Let’s take your kids to the playground, let’s walk on your favorite blocks and streets.

5.Time flies fast and each memory is precious.

This particular family featured here in this post wanted to celebrate their son turning 1 with an at home session document their life as it is right now. Recreating their everyday moments at home so that when they look back at this photos it will bring them back in time.

Having these photos will mean much more to you as your child gets older. As eventually you will forget all the small things such as their first walk, first word or the funny noises they made.

When I arrive to your home for your NYC family photography session to capture the beautifully unscripted moments that unfold when your family is being themselves. No stress, no unreasonable expectations. The beautifully, unscripted moments that unfold when your family is being you.

If you are ready to book a family session at home in Brooklyn, NY or any surrounding areas I’d love to chat! Get in touch here.