In Home Prep Guide
This page is designed to help you prepare for your in home photoshoot.
What to wear
Keep it neutural
Neutral colors create a soft, elegant look that won’t distract from emotion or scenery.
Think warm, earthy, and layered.
The Best Neutral Color Palette
Cream, Ivory, Beige, Taupe, Camel, Soft brown, Light gray, Muted sage, Dusty blue
These tones work beautifully together. Instead of matching exactly, coordinate within the same color family.
How to pair
Begin with one person’s outfit (usually mom’s dress or outfit).
Choose something you feel confident and comfortable in, then build everyone else around that.
Pull colors from that outfit to guide the rest of the family.
Stick to:
One main neutral (cream, beige, taupe)
One secondary tone (sage, dusty blue, soft brown)
Optional subtle accent
Keeping the palette small makes everything look cohesive.
Mix it up
Instead of bold prints, use texture for depth:
Knits
Linen
Lace
Soft denim
Light flannel
Texture photographs beautifully and adds dimension without distraction.
family Outfit Recommendation link
Getting your home ready
Focus on the light
The most important element in your home is natural light.
Before your session:
Open all curtains and blinds
Turn OFF overhead lights and lamps (natural light photographs best)
Clear space near large windows
The rooms we typically use:
Master bedroom
Nursery
Living room with good window light
Don’t worry if your home isn’t “Pinterest perfect.” I photograph in small sections and use angles that highlight the best light.
Light Decluttering (Not Deep Cleaning)
You do NOT need to deep clean your home.
Simply:
Remove extra items from nightstands and dressers
Clear floors near windows
Put away bright toys or distracting items
Remove trash cans and tissue boxes from visible areas
Think: simple, clean, neutral.
I promise — I work around everything else.
Dress the Bed in Neutrals
We often use the master bed for family snuggles.
If possible:
Use white, cream, beige, or soft neutral bedding
Remove busy patterned pillows
Keep the bed neatly made (but not stiff — cozy is good!)
Neutral bedding helps keep the focus on your baby and your connection.
Warm the house
Newborns love warmth.
About 30 minutes before I arrive:
Turn the heat up slightly (especially in winter)
Aim for a cozy temperature (mid 70's if possible)
A warm baby = sleepy baby = relaxed photos.
Relax. I’ve got this
Simply enjoy the moment. I’ll capture the rest.
You do not need to:
Stress about toddlers
Worry about messes
Have a perfectly behaved baby
I am a mom too — I completely understand nap schedules, toddler moods, and newborn unpredictability.
My goal is to capture:
The way you hold your baby
The way siblings look at them
The quiet in-between moments
The real connection
Those are the images you’ll treasure most.