Pittsburgh Family Portraits: Keeping Sessions Stress-Free At Home

This early morning family portrait session didn’t involve getting everyone out of the house on time, getting stuck in traffic, or irritated kiddos. It was peaceful and pleasant as in-home sessions should be. When I got there, the kids were well rested and just finishing up breakfast. Now, I should note that I’m a morning person and I’ve seen how morning sessions can really benefit families who are inclined to be up early anyway, but if that’s not you, an early evening session may be best for your family—because when photographing in natural light outdoors, you really want the best light at the beginning or end of the day. My only caveat to this schedule is photographing newborns indoors which can be done most any time of day. Ok, back to this sweet family!

This family just moved in to thier new home and the yard offered lots of variety without the need for going to a park.

Seeing little ones tossed in the air by their daddies never gets old, just look at how she’s smiling!

I enjoy seeing loved ones cheek to cheek, and when we get cheek to cheek with a loved one, our faces tend to light up and you can just feel the love!

Swings are another favorite and natural photo op for littles!

Isn’t it cute how this sweetie is admiring her big sister?

And then she turns to the camera and cuteness overload! What a fun session!

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