10 Things You Can Do During an In-Home Lifestyle Session | Holiday Edition
10 Things You Can Do During a Holiday In-Home Lifestyle Session
Because the magic of the season lives in the little moments at home ✨
The holiday season is full of warmth, wonder, and togetherness—and there’s no better place to capture it than right inside your own home. A holiday in-home lifestyle session isn’t about perfectly staged photos; it’s about telling the story of your family during the most nostalgic time of year.
If you’ve booked a session (or are thinking about it), you might be wondering, “What do we actually do during a holiday session in our home?”
Here are 10 meaningful, memory-making ideas you can include in your holiday in-home lifestyle session:
1. Decorate the Tree Together 🎄
Whether you’re hanging up ornaments or untangling outdoor lights (we’ve all been there), this is a classic holiday moment that’s full of smiles, laughter, and meaningful family tradition.
2. Bake Holiday Cookies 🍪
Flour everywhere, little hands sneaking sprinkles, maybe a taste test (or five)—baking together is joyful, messy, and makes for irresistibly cozy images.
3. Cozy Up in Matching Pajamas
Holiday PJs are a tradition in so many homes, and they’re adorable in photos. Cuddle on the couch, read stories, or sip hot cocoa together for relaxed, snuggly shots.
4. Wrap (or Unwrap) Gifts 🎁
Capture the anticipation! Kids love “helping” with wrapping, and the giggles, mess, and ribbon explosions all add to the charm. You can even save a few gifts to unwrap early during your session.
5. Read Holiday Books by the Tree or Fireplace📚
Whether it’s The Night Before Christmas or a silly holiday favorite, reading together creates quiet, intimate moments filled with connection and warmth.
6. Have a Dance Party to Holiday Music 🎶
Turn on some holiday tunes and let the kids dance around in their matching pajamas or festive outfits. It’s a fun way to loosen up, burn energy, and get genuine smiles (and twirls!) on camera.
7. Make Paper Snowflakes or Holiday Crafts ❄️
Crafting adds texture, color, and creativity to your session—and gives little hands something fun to do. Bonus: you’ll have handmade decorations to keep!
8. Light a Fire or Candles 🔥
If your home has a fireplace or you celebrate with candle lighting (like Hanukkah), these quiet, glowy moments make for beautifully atmospheric images filled with tradition and meaning.
9. Let the Kids Be Kids 🎉
Build a pillow fort. Jump on the bed. Play with the dog. Holiday sessions don’t have to be “perfect” to be magical. Let the kids lead for a while—you’ll be amazed what we capture.
10. Just Soak It All In
One day, you’ll look back on these little moments—your child with icing on their face and fingers (evidence of the yummy fun that was had), your toddler clinging to their favorite ornament, your family piled on the couch—and realize these were the real gifts of the season.
Holiday in-home lifestyle sessions are about capturing the warmth, chaos, joy, and love of this season, right where it matters most: at home. No stress, no rushing out in the cold, and no need for a spotless house.
So put on the PJs, pour the cocoa, and let’s make some magic—together.
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