Lifestyle Photography Sessions Explained
You see it all the time, on Instagram, Tik Tok, Facebook and the like – lifestyle photographers. But what exactly do they do? What does that mean exactly for you? Read on as we dive deep in the world of lifestyle photography!
What is a lifestyle photographer?
First, let’s answer the question what is a lifestyle photographer? Basically, they focus on general photos that show different milestones in your life. As professional lifestyle photographers, we want to capture your real-life memories and big events that happen for you.
How do I plan for one?
Like most other photoshoots you’ll have to plan out your lifestyle session, but not as heavily as, say, a modeling shoot. It should feel natural, like you don’t even notice we’ve got cameras in our hands. We recommend at the very least planning coordinating outfits for you and your family but keep things natural. It would also help for you to discuss with your photographer some things about your family that makes it feel like home. What we mean by this is that you should feel comfortable answering various questions about your family, for example do you typically stay in together or go out? Likes & dislikes? What are your family members’ personalities like? These types of questions really will help give your photographer some good information to go off and be able to prepare suggestions and capture the true essence of your family.
Where should I take them?
Locations can vary greatly when taking lifestyle photos. They can be anywhere you choose, even at home! Sometimes even the simplest places you could think of make the most wholesome photos because they allow you to feel comfortable in your element. And it’ll make it that much easier to capture those precious candids.
What about poses?
Unlike pretty much all other photoshoots, there’s no real posing in lifestyle photoshoots! The goal for your photographer is to capture you and your family in your true element. You’ll be surprised that they probably won’t even put the camera down. They typically want you to act as you would normally interact with your family. An example of how they accomplish this could be to direct you to just have a funny conversation and they’ll just keep shooting. These candid photos really capture the bond you all have with each other.
Another idea we have for you is to bring along some sort of prop or activity with you for your session. During fall, a lot of people will do something with pumpkins for the perfect autumn photos.
17+ Pear – your lifestyle photography experts
Now you might say, Lindsay and Alison, “I’m looking for a photographer to take fun photos of me and my family!” Fear not, we are here to help e-pals. We’ll be your best friends by the end of our time together by giving us a glimpse into your world and booking a lifestyle session. Our ultimate goal with every session is to capture life’s magical moments – one shot at a time.