It’s that time in January where most everyone has taken down their Christmas trees (sad), so we are inserting a little leftover holiday cheer into the blog today! Frankly, we love sessions like this one. We did take some lovely Christmas card photos, but we didn’t stop there! This was a true lifestyle shoot that included hanging out with the Keller family at their beautiful home, wandering off to a couple of cool locations (a barn, a field), incorporating cute props, and then baking some cookies. We really try to encourage clients to think outside the box and apply more personality to their photos, whether it be for a family shoot or engagement session. As you will see, Jenny has a natural eye for styling and happens to be a very talented baker, so hanging out at home and baking with her kids was a special activity to document. Putting a little thought into photos can make all the difference visually, but what really makes this session fantastic is how playful this family was and how willing they were to interact with one another. When you consider ideas for your lifestyle shoot, try to think of activities you enjoy with your spouse, fiancé, or family, and how you can make that a part of your shoot.

That said, we truly had a great day with the beautiful Keller family (and those kids really couldn’t get any cuter or sweeter). We were also fortunate to meet Scout (the dog) and the elves on the shelf (don’t you love them?). Thanks for the tasty cookies, inviting us into your home, and trusting us to not only take your holiday photos but also document some memories. Did we mention we loved the cookies? num.num.num.

Be sure to check back for Part II to see some pretty impressive cookie decorations. // Josh + Ali