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With the winter season upon us, more in home portrait sessions take place to escape the cold wind for your portraits. That being said, transforming your home into a picturesque haven becomes a delightful prelude to capturing beautiful memories. Below are a few tips I love to give families on how to prepare your home for portraits!
How To Prepare Your Home for Portraits
1. Embrace the Natural Light
Most importantly, turn off all overhead & artificial lighting! Open all windows and shades to let in an abundance of natural light, creating a soft and flattering ambiance. Natural light is the key to achieving timeless and classic photographs. While living rooms, kitchens, master bedrooms, and nurseries are often popular choices, I don’t shy away from unexpected spots. Following the sunlight – a gracefully lit staircase, a cozy dining room nook, or even a sun-kissed bathroom can serve as unique and stunning backdrops!
2. A Quick Tidy-Up
No need for a deep cleaning! A quick, clutter-clearing tidying session will do wonders. Focus on the areas you anticipate being photographed, and don’t forget to tidy up any distracting background elements. A clean and organized space ensures the spotlight remains on your family’s connection.
3. Plan for Playfulness
For families with little ones, planning a natural activity within your home adds an authentic touch to your portraits. Consider activities that resonate with your family’s personality – whether it’s baking cookies in the kitchen, enjoying story time in the nursery, or a playful game in the living room. These candid moments will help create a relaxed and enjoyable atmosphere for the littles, resulting in happy portraits!
By following these simple tips, your home will not only be prepped for a seamless session but will also become an integral part of the narrative, creating a visual story of your family’s unique connection.
Brittany Serowski Photography is a Cleveland Maternity, Newborn & Family photographer specializing in a joyful & pleasant portrait experience for sincere mothers looking to capture their legacy with tender, timeless portraits. Serving mothers in Cleveland & the surrounding areas; Bay Village, Rocky River, Westlake, Avon Lake, Shaker Heights, Chagrin Falls and beyond. All motherhood sessions include pre-session online consultations for portrait preparation & style assistance, a curated guide for preparing & making the most of your session, portrait coverage on location at my exclusive scouted areas & high resolution edited digitals portraits delivered in an online gallery.
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Our first full year as a family of four! It was a thrilling, challenging, beautiful & overwhelming year all at once as I figured out how to be a mom to two. I must say, the transition from one to two was bigger than I anticipated. But with every trying season, there is so much good happening in between. And I’m so thankful for these year in review blog posts I do because while I may reminisce initially and think “Wow, that was tough” – I can look back at this year in photos and think instead “Wow, that was pretty incredible”.
A Year in Review:
January
A lot of time spent at home in the thick of a newborn baby. As Nick went back to work and L went back to school, me & T got to figure out our groove with one another. We spent a lot of time at home and ventured out finally every Saturday for our pizza dates with my mom!
February
This was a sweet month as me & Nick got to go on our first date night since having T. It was a treat getting to dress up for a change and eating a fancy meal amongst others! Ha! My grandma, friends and family also got to meet T for the first time!
March
This was a simple & calm month. And those sometimes end up being my favorite! As T started to sit up more for tummy time, lots of snuggles were to be had.
April
The warmer weather finally let us get outside and get some fresh air. I find the hardest thing about having a newborn in the winter is the cabin fever you experience. But on the flip side, it’s the perfect time for cozying up on the couch with blankets and watching movies! But we got to be with family for Easter which was such a joy for me since we skipped out on Christmas with our loved ones!
May
I rang in my 30th birthday this year and I got to spend some of the day with L at school. He decorated my chair for me and it made me cry! He’s the greatest kid. Mother’s Day was special having both of my boys. Hot days were also spent at Cedar Point and at field day for school for L!
June
Nick and I celebrated our 8th wedding anniversary at our usual spot. We order the same meal every year and my goodness, it is just so incredible. We never treat ourselves to go there any other time of the year to make it feel even more special when we go to celebrate our anniversary but we DREAM about this meal all year long! L also celebrated graduating from Kindergarten! They didn’t do anything fancy at school, so we got him a little cap and gown and threw a special dinner with his grandparents to celebrate this big accomplishment! He loves school so much and we were so happy that he had such an amazing teacher for his first year! We also went on our first family vacation with T and he did so well. Spending time in Tennessee with our extended family is something we always enjoy so much!
July
July was full of TBall and not much else! We love getting to watch L play – it is the highlight of our summer! Not too much else takes place because this keeps us BUSY.
August
T started crawling and that was the end of me ever sitting down again! LOL. L, T, my mom and I went on another little road trip for mom’s work and while she was in meetings, we did a lot of playing at the park. Plus, L started football this month and his love for football is out of this world. Which I am so excited for – I can’t wait to watch him play every season! Next year is tackle and he is SO ready! Plus he started first grade and we were blessed with another incredible teacher!
September
L celebrated his 7th birthday! Every Saturday was spent at the football field and we were SO blessed with incredible weather for every game! Until the very last game when he had rain so can not complain at all! Halloweekends also started and it is one of our favorite places to go to start the spooky season!
October
This month was spent doing ALL the spooky & festive Halloween things! Every weekend I was finding something to do or somewhere to go for Halloween. It is my favorite time of the year and L knows the minute October 1st hits – spooky things every day for the rest of the month!
November
A quiet month for us but my mom and dad started their new business! And we get to reap the benefits of it by being the taste testers! 🙂 T also started walking this month and I thought I was busy chasing him before – there is a reason why there is so few photos from this month! HA!
December
T turned one! It’s amazing how quickly this year flew by. I think the more kids you have the faster it must go! I got to go with L to school and build a gingerbread house. Went to a fun Christmas Pop Up Bar with some girlfriends which was so cool and totally inspiring for Christmas next year! Me and L took a mental health day and got some fraps, did some crafts, had some yummy snacks – it was such a nice day letting him and myself take a breather from the hustle and bustle I think I might start doing this more often. We all need a break sometimes! Christmas and NYE were great days spent with family too!
This year was a lot of learning for me in the terms of motherhood. I’m still trying to get the hang of things, and just when I think I do – a new phase begins and we start all over again! One day I will be able to sleep more and clean less BUT I don’t know how my arms and heart could more full than they are right now and for that, I am incredibly blessed.
Happy 2024 friends! I can’t wait to see what the year holds for us all. XO
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My Beloved Readers and Photography Clients,
As the holiday season unfolds, we find ourselves reflecting on the cherished moments and the beautiful connections we’ve shared throughout the year. It’s the perfect time to express my gratitude and extend my warmest wishes to each and every one of you.
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
May this festive season be filled with joy, laughter, and the warmth of loved ones. Whether you’re surrounded by family, friends, or the tranquility of a quiet moment, may the spirit of Christmas fill your hearts with love and gratitude.
As I bid farewell to this year and eagerly anticipate the dawn of a new one, let’s embrace the opportunity for fresh beginnings, new adventures, and the continued growth of the beautiful stories we’ve captured together.
To my dear readers, thank you for being a part of my community. Your support and engagement mean the world to me, and I look forward to sharing more beautiful content with you in the coming year.
To my valued photography clients, it has been an absolute pleasure capturing your moments and milestones. Your trust and enthusiasm have made each session a joyous celebration, and I’m excited to continue this journey with you in the year ahead.
May the holiday season fill your hearts with love, peace, and the magic of new beginnings. Here’s to a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year filled with laughter, love, and the timeless beauty of shared moments.
With warmest wishes,
Britt
