Our mantra for all in-home sessions now is this: light is the number one magic ingredient in every image.

We get it. You have a vision in your head. A family joyfully cuddling up on the bed, hanging out on their couch or dancing in their living room. It’s simply perfect. Cut to your arrival at a client home only to find a dark bedroom or overly harsh light in the living room. 

What do you do? Follow the light! 

Don’t be afraid to lead your family to photograph them in “unconventional” spots for the sake of better light. 

Find a window, a hallway, a kitchen that has light and take some photographs there instead of forcing images in dull or flat light just because it’s traditional. Sure, take what we call the “granny shot” in the living room or bedroom, but if the light isn’t working don’t be afraid to MOVE and get creative to make the magic. Your clients will thank you for it.

Do not underestimate the importance of client education.

We’re going to repeat that because it’s just that important. Do not underestimate the importance of client education.

As in-home photographers, WE are the experts and so much of our job happens before we ever even pick up the camera. 

Beautiful images don’t just happen. They take a lot of work.

It’s our job to prepare the client with everything from guidance on what to wear, how to prepare their home, and what to expect from you when you arrive.

The more education we do on the front end, the more certain we can be you’ll be able to focus on taking beautiful imagery on the day (and that’s enough to focus on!)

We have all been there. The client who is trying to get you to recreate that picture she saw on Pinterest. Kids running around, parents chaotically shouting demands at them to smile, to stand this way, to sit over here complete with a candy bribe.

While it’s well-intentioned, it’s not exactly a winning recipe for standout images.

It is our job to take the reins of the session. 

While we like to think beautiful moments and connection just happen, they more often than not do not without our leadership.

A huge part of our jobs as in-home photographers is to direct our subjects with confidence and to give them guidance about what to do to try to minimize the chaos that ensues. 

Take control of your session and your clients will thank you for it (and so will your IG feed!)

We have our in-person workshops in gorgeous houses across the globe. Click here to see the homes we (and we hope you’ll join us) will be staying in for our 2019 workshops.