My Top 10 In-Home Family Photos of the Year — and Why I Chose Them
- vanessa51606
- 3 days ago
- 2 min read
As the year wraps up here in Salt Lake City, Utah, I’ve been reflecting on the images that meant the most to me. The ones that weren’t necessarily posed or perfect—but full of real emotion. These in-home sessions remind me why I love what I do: capturing families as they are.
Here are 10 of my favorite photos from this year and the reasons they’ll stay with me.
1. A Quiet Hug
They didn’t know I was taking this. I saw the embrace, quietly lifted my camera, and caught a moment they didn’t plan—but will always remember.
2. Real Life from Above
A top-down view of a mama serving lunch. It’s so everyday—but that’s why I love it. These ordinary moments are where the beauty lives.
3. Dad in His Element
Dads don’t always get this kind of spotlight. He’s playing and laughing, fully present. It’s everything his son loves about him—no fake smiles needed.
4. That Look
This was another quiet capture. Not staged or posed—but the way he’s looking at his mom? Completely unforgettable.
5. Cozy Morning Routine
Reading in bed is their thing. It’s calm, cuddly, and full of love. These are the kinds of routines that define a childhood.
6. Family at the Piano
This feels like a true “fly on the wall” moment—watching love and connection unfold naturally, with no need to pose or perform.
7. Everyday Joy
She’s laughing mid-routine as her little one makes her giggle. Just a simple, silly moment—but one she’ll treasure later.
8. Partners in Mischief
Their matching grins say it all: these brothers are a team. Whether they're saving the world or starting trouble, they’re in it together.
9. A Portrait That Matters
I love this portrait of Mom baking. It’s simple, but powerful. I imagine her kids looking back one day, remembering her exactly like this.
10. Snuggle Freeze Frame
This moment won’t last forever—thumb-sucking and all. But the tenderness of a mama stroking her son’s hair? That’s timeless.
Let’s Make Photos Like This for You
If you’re ready for photos that feel like you, I’d love to document your real life next year. In-home family photography is all about connection—not perfection.
Thanks for an amazing year. Here’s to more love, laughter, and lived-in memories in the new one.
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