So you’ve decided you want the cozy, candid feeling of an in-home family photo or family film session. Awesome!
Now it’s time to think about what kind of activities you want to capture. Why?
When a family photo or film session is anchored by a couple of activities, it keeps the action going! That way, you’ll get more interesting photos and films that reflect who your family really is. Plus you’ll enjoy and a wider variety of images and film for a better family album and/or video overall. Books and movies are only as interesting as their plot, right?
But don’t do just any activity! The goal here is to get your family candids to reflect…you guessed it…your family! That’s why part of each pre-session consultation is dedicated to getting to know your family better and finding the best fit. Sometimes we come up with an entirely new idea altogether!
54 Activity Ideas for In Home Family Candids
- Drawing or painting
- Blowing bubbles
- Playing Dress Up and trying on jewelry
- Baking Cookies
- Playing with playdoh, goo, or kinetic sand
- Playing in the sandbox
- Giving the dog a bath
- Sidewalk Chalk
- Practicing handwriting
- Reading Books
- Play kitchen or restaurant
- Be Superheroes
- Playing with pets
- Taking a nap
- Making and eating a snack
- Listening to records
- Building with legos or blocks
- Doing a puzzle together
- Bubble bath
- Playing on the treehouse or swing set
- Backyard Picnic
- Shooting hoops
- Looking for ladybugs and caterpillars
- Yoga
- Building a fort
- Puppets
- Playing dollhouse
- Caring for a babydoll
- Playing instruments
- Tending the garden
- Feeding chickens
- Writing letters
- Getting the mail
- Going for a walk
- Riding a bike or scooter
- Learning to tie shoes
- Tag or hide-n-seek
- Backyard bonfire
- Backyard camping
- Learning to swim
- Sprinkler play or slip-n-sliding
- Board Games
- Cuddling with a Movie and Popcorn
- Dance party
- Looking at old family photos together
- Sleepover
- Shadow puppets
- Getting dressed and ready for the day
- Cooking dinner together
- Painting nails
- Braiding hair
- Playing with stuffed animals
- Doing the laundry
- Stargazing
There you have it!
That’s all 54 activity ideas for in home family candids!
Am I missing any good ones? Which sound like the most like your family? Remember, whatever you choose, your in home session will be absolutely beautiful.
Still haven’t booked a one-of-a-kind in-home family photo or film session? Reach out to start planning one now!
