When I say I had the sweetest Saturday morning with Ruth Ann and Elizabeth, I mean it. Their home is lovingly nicknamed the Barbie Dream House, complete with a pink door and beautiful mid-century modern charm. It was the perfect backdrop for a cozy lifestyle family session filled with their favorite everyday moments.
We started the morning just how they usually do, with apples and peanut butter in bed while reading together. Elizabeth covered in peanut butter while Ruth Ann smiled beside her, it was such a simple but special glimpse into their life.
From there, we headed outside to enjoy their garden. Their hydrangeas were showing off in full bloom, and we spent some time taking photos in front of the flowers and that famous pink door. Elizabeth hopped on her backyard swing for a little playtime while Ruth Ann pushed, it was such a sweet reminder of how fleeting these seasons are.
Back inside, Elizabeth proudly showed me her impressive painted rock collection and then some of her favorite books. Ruth Ann joined her for a bit of reading and snuggles, and before long the living room was full of giggles, dancing, and of course more reading!
Next we headed into their craft room and did some coloring. Elizabeth wrote her name with the biggest smile on her face. These in-between moments are always my favorite, the ones that show her personality shining through.
The morning ended in the kitchen, where the two of them baked the most delicious cookies with sunlight pouring over the counter. The smell alone was heavenly, and I was lucky enough to be sent home with some (they were truly the best cookies ever). Of course, they had to sneak a few bites fresh out of the oven too, which felt like the perfect ending to such a sweet morning together.
Sessions like this are exactly why I love lifestyle photography. It is about capturing what your real life looks like right now, in the space you love most, with the people you love most. Ruth Ann and Elizabeth’s Barbie Dream House session was cozy, fun, and full of love.
If you are dreaming of a lifestyle session in your own home, let’s make it happen. Your everyday moments deserve to be remembered too.
