Indoor Location Myths
In case you've been living in the southern hemisphere or a cave lately, I'm here to tell you that this summer has been Hot. Suffocating humidity and heat has made being outside for more than 5 minutes unbearable for a good portion of this summer. Photography sessions with your whiny (your words, not mine) family, melting your makeup and trying to smile naturally simply wasn't happening in the months of June or July in RVA.
So, if you wanted or needed photos in June or July, your best option was (and still is) an indoor family photo session. The thought of indoor family photos turns lots of people off though, for some reason. They think that if we shoot their family photos indoors, they won't be as nice as they would be if they were outside, or we won't be able to get quintessential Richmond photos if we stay inside. I'm here to dispel some common myths about staying inside.
My house is not clean or pretty enough for a photo shoot. Trust me, your house doesn't have to be perfect! When we shoot a session in your house, we pick a room or two to shoot in with great light, remove the things we don't want in the photos, like piles of laundry or boxes of toys, and focus on the parts we do want in the photos, like the people.
We can't do the same types of photos inside as outside. Sure we can! Playing inside can actually be better because (ahem) climate control helps you be more comfortable. Kids are more open with me about who they are and what they like when they're in a familiar environment. You can dress it up or dress it down as much or as little as you want to get the desired effect, and because we're at home, you can quickly make wardrobe changes without using a lot of valuable session time.
Indoor photos mean I won't get "natural light" photos. Definitely not true! When I come to your house, we’ll actually turn off all the indoor lights, open up the blinds/shades/curtains, and see where the light takes us for our indoor session.
So, I hope this helps you think about all of the options open to you for a family photo session, 'cause you know... winter is coming, and those same outdoor locations will all be blistering cold before you know it. Contact me if an indoor family photo shoot sounds perfect for you!
