Lifestyle Photography: Explained — 5 Reasons why I do it!

Lifestyle Photography: Explained — 5 Reasons why I do it!

Lifestyle photography is a genre that captures moments of real-life in a natural and candid manner. It seeks to tell a story and portray the genuine emotions, interactions, and experiences of individuals or families in their everyday lives. Unlike traditional portrait photography, lifestyle photography does not involve as many posed or staged shots. Instead, it focuses on capturing the essence of people's personalities and relationships in an authentic way.

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7 Tips to Help you Prepare for Family Photos with a Toddler
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7 Tips to Help you Prepare for Family Photos with a Toddler

Bringing a toddler to a family photoshoot can be a delightful and challenging experience all rolled into one. Toddlers are full of energy, curiosity, and a strong sense of independence, which can make it both exciting and unpredictable to capture their authentic moments on camera. This is why I’ve gathered my 5 best tips for how to rock a family photo session with your toddler, so you can be prepared and at ease.

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6 Ways to Prepare your Space for an Aesthetic In-Home Family Photo Session
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6 Ways to Prepare your Space for an Aesthetic In-Home Family Photo Session

Maybe you’re looking around your house and seeing all those toys spread out across the floor, the dirty dishes in the sink, and think to yourself “my home isn’t photo worthy”. But your home is photo-worthy because it’s just that — your home. But let’s chat about how you can prepare your space for your photo session.

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6 Reasons Why You Should Book an In-Home Family Photo Session
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6 Reasons Why You Should Book an In-Home Family Photo Session

Sometimes my clients are wondering how they can make their images more personal and meaningful. That’s why I’ve created this list of 6 reasons why you should book an in-home session. An in-home is the easiest (and my favourite) way to give more love to these photos that will be hanging in their home for years to come.

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4 Tips for Bringing Your Dog to Your Photography Session
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4 Tips for Bringing Your Dog to Your Photography Session

If your dog is anything like mine, the thought of bringing them with you to your photo session sounds the opposite of fun. They can make your session stressful, and that’s the last thing I want you to feel! But at the end of the day, your dog is a part of your family and if you can’t envision your photos without them, here are some tips on how to make the experience a bit smoother. 

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