Here are a few reasons:
First and foremost, it's special. It's personal. It's where you and your loved ones reside most of the time. It's nice to shoot in a yard where flowers were planted by you and your daughter. Or to shoot your baby on the bed where you have been cuddling him since the day he was born. Another significant reason is because it's comfortable to newborns. It's easily accessible for the baby to take a little nap in between shoots, or get fed.
Last week I did a shoot at the Funicello's. Walking into their house, my mouth widened from ear to ear. Every room was a fabulous setting for shoots! Christina does interior design and she is one talented mama!
The weather was great that day too. The mid-morning light was just perfect, shining through the sheer-curtained bedroom windows so sweetly.
Their daughter, Arianna is gorgeous. She has these big brown doe-like eyes that will crush boys hearts, I can guarantee it! She was such a sweet little thing, asking if I wanted to play cards with her, and loved being in pictures with her brother, Mariano. She's such a proud big sister, already protecting him. Mariano was a little bundle of joy, only a month old and precious as can be.
I spent quite a while at their home. We shot inside, outside, moved around some furniture. It was great- time flew by and I had no idea. Reasons like this are why I love my job so much. I love quietly observing through my lens and seeing families together. Especially this young family. Taking pictures of Christina and Mauricio with their children was so beautiful. Watching the love seep through their eyes.
Here are a few of my favorites:
