Gattis / The Woodland TX Family Lifestyle Photographer

Winter can sometimes be a tricky time for family photo sessions. No one really wants to be outside and our usual lush locations have seen better days. I always like to suggest in home family lifestyle photo sessions. In the Woodlands, TX, these in home family photo sessions can take place any time of year and they capture your family just as they are …..in their happy place.

We had planned on doing this photo session during the holiday season so we could capture a little magic during that special time of year. Weather and sickness don’t pay attention to a calendar though so we actually rescheduled this one a couple of times and ended up finally doing it a few weeks ago in mid-January.

Side note-although in home photo sessions can take place anytime of year…whether its freezing outside in the winter or sweltering in our six month summer we have here in Houston, weather is still a bit of a factor. If it’s pouring rain outside or VERY dark and gloomy, I will always try and reschedule. I’m a natural light photographer, meaning I don’t use flash or even inside lights during our session. I utilize that gorgeous soft window light throughout your home, so extremely gloomy or rainy days are not ideal.

I started off this in home session in each of the kids’ rooms so they could show me their special space and things they enjoy doing. It also gives me a bit of one on one time for them to get more comfortable and warm up to me….it usually doesn’t take long!

Then I like to let the rest of the session play out organically. When I talk with mom or dad over the phone a few days before our session, I usually tell them to have some activities they enjoy doing as a family in mind. Do yall enjoy cuddling together and reading? Are dance parties a thing in your house? Don’t feel the need to bake cookies in the kitchen just because this is something you see all over Pinterest! Let the session be authentic to your family and the stage of life you are in!

I LOVE that we were able to add on the Life in Motion video to this photo session. You must take a few minutes to watch how this short video adds depth to these memories. They are priceless moments to have.