Mini Sessions have long been popular when it comes to family photos. But here’s why you should consider booking a regular photo session this year, instead.

There are a lot of reasons to let your photographer help you style your family for your session, and convenience is just one of them!

I’ll be the first to admit that, yes, some homes are easier to photograph in than others. Of course, as a photographer, it’d be great if every house I walked into had lots of big windows to let in all the natural light, white or light-colored walls, and was decorated like the pages of a magazine. But I’m not here to shame you. Most of our homes don’t look like that (mine happens to have white walls, but that’s just a job hazard. Otherwise it’s your totally normal, mostly outdated, suburban home.) Before you feel discouraged and decide that an in-home session isn’t for you, keep reading, because there are a lot of things you can do to help prepare your home for photos and make it the perfect space for authentically capturing your family.