Any Bergen County photographer knows that fall is a very busy time for family photos – so many people want images with beautiful foliage and I don’t blame them – fall is a very beautiful time of year. But there is something to be said about doing a family photo session in the winter. For one – everything seems to be a lot calmer than it is in the fall, less rushed. And if you are doing a family session at home (and let me tell you – I LOVE at home family photo sessions) then there is really not much difference when you do it. So winter is a great time to do your family photo session below it allows you to slow down and focus on what you love to do – spending time with your loved ones!

If these guys look familiar it’s because they’ve been featured here many many many times – I’ve been working with this family for over a decade now doing several sessions a year, every year. When you work so closely with someone they become more than clients and I truly love seeing them every time – I love getting hugs from the girls and hearing about their school adventures, I love seeing my work displayed all over their house, I love catching up with the parents.

I love capturing families in their ‘natural habitat’ doing things that they normally do because that’s the stuff they will want to look back at years from now – be in having bagels and donuts on a Saturday morning or playing a very heated game of Beat the Parents (I am proud to announce that I was able to participate on the ‘Parents’ side and earn a valid point for our team!).

When I was editing these images I had a smile on my face pretty much the whole time because I think I was able to capture joy that was in their house that Saturday morning.

Still not sure if having a Bergen county family photo shoot at home is right for your family? Here are several reasons why you might want to consider having a family photo shoot at home in the winter:

1. Comfort: This is my number one reason for doing photo shoots at clients home – home is a comfortable and familiar environment, and having a photo shoot there can help everyone feel relaxed and at ease. And having everyone relaxed and at ease leads to really awesome authentic photos!
2. Convenience: when you have a photo session at home, you don’t need to worry about traveling to my photo studio (even though my Ridgewood photo studio is conveniently located to so many towns in Bergen County) or to another location. You don’t need to worry about traffic either, which is a great reason in itself!
3. Customization: When you have a photo shoot at home, you can customize the background and surroundings to your liking. Want to capture your kids cute play room? We can do that! Want to showcase your family room that you spent a lot of time renovating/redecorating? We can do that as well! Having your photo session at home will help us create photos that that reflect your family’s style and personality.
4. Time-efficiency: Having a photo session at home is very time-efficient, as you don’t need to worry about traveling to and from your session location.
5. Coziness: it is just me or do you also feel especially cozy in the winter, when it is cold out but so nice and warm and cozy inside? We can capture this feeling of coziness in the photos!

And if you are located in Bergen county and want me to capture your every day at a family photo session – reach out – I would love to work with you.