Lifestyle Photography

I came across this site from someones prompting to look at her portfolio, from then onwards I've been drawn and hooked to her piece of work.
After following her sets almost everyday i concluded that if i decided to pursue such hobby professionally this is what i want,
to be like her... a Lifestyle Photographer
Focusing more on pregnancy, birth, newborn, babies, kids, family, and couples.
I find it very inspiring and delightful to cover such life's milestone and event --- it's naturally moving.

Ok, ok, ok, I am just dreaming. There's nothing harm in dreaming, this is just a thought that possibly be dismissed anytime.

How about all you photography hobbyist out there --- what kind of photographer are you?

Lifestyle photography is pictures of people doing everyday things - cooking, on vacation, parenting, dealing with health or financial or business situations - the list is endless.

In most cases, Lifestyle photography is upbeat, optimistic, fun, and lighthearted. The lighting is usually natural looking; the aesthetic effect is "light and airy." The models are above-average attractive and energetic, but not 'model pretty' - they need to be believable.

And the locations are actually locations. If they are in a studio, then an environment is staged to help tell the story of the image. There is always an implied context or story to the images.

Lastly, because it is aspirational, Lifestyle photography needs to have great production values. This is commercial imagery that paints an ideal - all of the details must be attended to including lighting, casting and styling.

taken from Photoshelter - School of Stock

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Baby M at 19months old --- one of my indoor model =)