What is documentary and lifestyle family photography? San Jose Photographer Photos by Kim E
With a lot of my photography sessions, I mix documentary and lifestyle family photos within our session, intertwining two awesome styles of photography. But sometimes I get asked, what is that? So here’s a bit of a breakdown of the two 🙂
Documentary Family Photography: Preserving Authentic Moments
Documentary family photography captures genuine, unscripted moments in the home, as they naturally unfold. This style likes to freeze the moments of your family’s life and capture the fleeting moments.
The focus is on candid shots that reveal the connections, and everyday moments that make each family unique. From chaotic breakfast routines to spontaneous playtime, every image is a snapshot of your time together.
Lifestyle Family Photography: Polished Narratives
Lifestyle family photography combines documentary and traditional portraiture to create a story that reflects the family’s personality and lifestyle. While still aiming to capture authentic moments, I help with gentle guidance to achieve a more polished look.
Lifestyle family photography often involves curated settings and subtle styling to enhance the visual appeal of the images. While the moments are still genuine, there’s a slightly more orchestrated feel as I help guide you into the scenarios. This allows for more creative freedom as I suggest activities for the extra family fun.
Finding the Perfect Fit for your documentary and lifestyle family photos
By mixing these two styles with our sessions, your photography session combines a unique look of both documentary and lifestyle styles that aims to bring in extra authenticity to your session. Are you ready for your own unique family session that is all about your family? Let’s connect!
Memorialize your family’s moments and fun with a family session that is all about you! So let’s connect, let’s photograph your family’s story, let’s play!
Kim Ebbets of Photos by Kim E is a Bay Area | San Jose photographer who makes your family shine with authentic, fun images!
Located in the Silicon Valley | Bay Area | East Bay | San Jose | Morgan Hill | and is available for travel.
