This lifestyle family session in McDonough was perfect. The weather was great and the company was even better. The Oliphants requested a family portrait session at their home. There are plenty of great venues and locations in the area for portrait sessions. However, I get super excited when families want to include a special location, such as their home, for a family portrait session.

A lifestyle family session is one of my favs. You get to be in your own environment, familiar and comfortable. You can include specific items that are meaningful to you. Not that you can’t do that during any other session, but there’s something different, something so much more personal when it’s your home.

I was excited when the Oliphant family wanted me to photograph them at their home. Portraits were taken inside of their home as well as outside. We walked and talked and found the best spots outside to use. Of course we had to include their incredibly sweet pup. I’ve said this many times, but if you ever want to know if pets can be included in your session the answer is YES! I love getting to meet family pets and see them loved on throughout the session.

If you’ve ever considered a lifestyle family session at home, but thought that it wasn’t “good enough”, please know that’s not true. You don’t have to have an elaborate location or fancy venue to have beautiful family photos. I’ve taken several sessions in backyards. Sometimes you don’t realize the magical spots you have on your own property. If you have any questions about possible locations, reach out! I would love to hear your ideas!

It was a great evening. Here’s some of my favs from their lifestyle family session at home.