Makin Waffles on a Saturday Morning
My own in home lifestyle session with hubs
by Riana Lisbeth
Lets be honest makin waffles on a Saturday morning is a pretty sweet way to start the
weekend!! Even better when they are topped with all the sweet toppings and you get
to share them with your love! Last year my friend Riana put up a casting call on instagram
that she was looking for a couple to do a lifestyle baking session! I immediately contacted
her and said that we would love to do this and make some waffles!! Riana is a good friend
of mine and a crazy mega talented photographer so being photographed by her was a dream!
Paul and I were freshly home from an amazing trip so we were all tanned and still had a
vacation buzz on ha ha! Riana showed up with Starbucks in her hands for us (how sweet is that)
and we starting our day with her makin waffles!
I love in home lifestyle sessions and I wish couples wanted to do them more often. With the mountains
so close I find most couples request to go to the mountains for their engagement session but
in home lifestyle sessions are just so fun and special!
Riana made this so easy! We basically just made waffles and had fun and she would pop in with
little posing instructions to help us out. Honestly she made is so natural that we kinda forgot
she was there.
And of course Sammy had to get involved in some. We call Sammy our Velcro dog as
he is always close to us. We actually had to lock him out of the kitchen for some as he
always wants to be involved. If we cuddle or dance he jumps us on us to be included.
He also loves whipped cream so he was trying to get some of that as well ha ha
I remember crying when I got these images back…I was like THIS IS US!! We always have
fun playful moments in the kitchen and these images were just so real to us! I said that if or
when times are tough, these are the images I want to look back at and remember this is us and
who we are and this connection and love will always be worth the work that marriage is!
I really can not thank Riana enough for this day and these images!
I wouldn’t be a good photographer is I did not leave you with
some tips for your own in home lifestyle session!
Trust your photographer first and foremost.
Shoot at the time of day when they think it is best for light. Riana asked us when our kitchen got
the most light. Trust them with posing. Some posing instructions can sounds kinda weird when
us photographers say them but if you just trust then it will be amazing.
Prep your home for the session
Remove any clutter from the shelves and unplug appliances so cords aren’t running across.
Toss a cute blanket or throw pillow on the couch. Move remote controls etc.
Dress to fit the style
In home lifestyle sessions should feel cozy. Dress comfortable and wear shirts that are
lighter colors or neutrals. Avoid pinks, oranges or reds as your shirt as these colors cast
onto the others face.
Have fun and be you!
Love like no one is watching. Be playful and romantic and just be in the moment!
Photographers love PDA
Plan an activity
If it is your photographers style, then plan something to do during the session even if it is
as small as enjoying a glass of wine together or a coffee. Or you can make waffles or pancakes
or bake a cake, play the guitar or do a puzzle etc etc. Kinda think of the session as a fun
in home date!
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