The Ordinary Moments that Tell Your Story
Lifestyle photography can tell a family's story in a way that posed photos can't- when you take portraits of people going about their day in their homes, the photos shift, faces are part of the story, but actions and environmental details matter.
Looking at the images of the birthday below, we see a simple homemade cake- and remember how lovingly the mother made her baby's first cake to be healthy as her infant transitions into the world of solid foods, and sugary treats. Dad's hands place the candle and the backdrop is the family kitchen.
The second image shows a hesitantly inquisitive birthday girl studying the candle of the still untouched cake, with two attentive parents simultaneously reaching to make sure the candle doesn't reach her mouth. The high chair, the parent's bracelets, every detail gives clues about this family and their generation.
Kid's eye views
Childhood is about play, and capturing a child's hands at work creating a playscape will bring back memories for ever.
The Home-scape
The series below portrays new parents with their baby- just a slow morning at home. On the day these type of "ordinary" images were created, they likely didn't feel special- but with every passing year, the story becomes stronger. We see the young couple, their dog, their first home- we get a glimpse of their personal style and home trends from that time. We see authentic connection, honest expression and understand a little bit more about how this family lived that year.
