As a newborn and family photographer, I’m fortunate to travel all over New York City for in-home lifestyle sessions. Each family has their own story, their own unique space, and it’s my job to capture those fleeting, precious moments in the most natural and beautiful way possible. One of my recent sessions took place in a stunning downtown Brooklyn apartment filled with natural light, and I’m excited to share a bit about my process and how I help create cohesive and timeless memories for families.
Pre-Session Consultation: Poses, Clothing, and Colors
Before the session, I always make time for a detailed consultation with my clients. This is when we discuss their vision for the photos—from the types of poses they prefer to the clothing, textures, and colors that will bring everything together. For this Brooklyn family, we settled on soft neutral tones with pops of dusty rose and cream, which created a light, airy, and elegant vibe throughout the session.
Clothing plays a major role in the cohesiveness of your photos. I suggest neutral or soft tones, avoiding overly bold patterns or logos, which can be distracting. Textures, like soft knits and lace, add depth and warmth to the photos without overpowering the scene. These details help ensure that your family’s connection remains the focus.
Staging Your Space for the Perfect Backdrop
As part of my in-home sessions, I also help stage your space to make sure it’s picture-perfect. Don’t worry—you don’t need to have a Pinterest-worthy home! It’s all about moving a few items around to create clean, visually appealing backdrops. For this session, the apartment’s natural light was a dream, and we used cozy textures like blankets and cushions to create a warm, intimate setting. I often remove or rearrange clutter, shift furniture slightly, and ensure that lighting falls beautifully on the family.
Capturing Natural, Heartfelt Moments
During the session, I work to keep things as natural and relaxed as possible. I guide families into simple, heartfelt poses that highlight their connection while also leaving room for those spontaneous moments that make lifestyle photography so special. From mom and dad lovingly holding their newborn to sweet sibling snuggles with the proud big brother, this session was filled with moments that will be cherished forever.
Why Choose an In-Home Lifestyle Session?
In-home lifestyle sessions offer something truly unique: the chance to capture your family in your own space, surrounded by your personal touches and everyday comforts. There’s a certain magic in documenting these moments where life happens naturally. Plus, for families with newborns, it’s a much more convenient and comfortable experience.
If you’re in NYC—whether in Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, or beyond—and considering a lifestyle session, I’d love to help you create timeless, heartfelt memories. From our pre-session planning to the final gallery of images, I’ll guide you every step of the way to ensure your session is as stress-free and beautiful as possible.
Ready to book your session? Contact me today, and let’s create something truly special together.
Laura Yost Photography is a full service photography studio specializing in newborns, maternity, family, cake smash and headshot photography.
Laura’s clients come from New York City and the tri-state area including but not limited to Manhattan, Washington Heights, Hudson Heights, Inwood, Upper East Side, Upper West Side, Tribeca, SoHo, Midtown, Riverdale, Bronxville, Westchester County, Bergen County, Fort Lee, Englewood, Jersey City, Harlem, Morningside, Queens, The Bronx and Brooklyn. Laura can also be found further north in Rockland County, Orange County, Dutchess County, Ulster County and Putnam County! For more information on my NYC maternity photography and pregnancy portraits, please contact me for session information https://laurayostphotography.com/contact/
