Lifestyle Photography Sessions vs Portrait Photography Sessions

Birds are chirping, trees are budding and it’s finally getting warmer out. Spring is around the corner which means photography season is starting! Families, Couples and Business professionals are often asking us to take certain types of photos during their sessions mainly Lifestyle or Portrait. Have you ever wondered… What is the difference?! Well, here it is!

Portrait Photography Session

For us, a portrait photography session, is typically taken at your favourite park, somewhere with beautiful landscape or somewhere with meaning to you. During a portrait photography session, the photos taken will typically be more traditional poses, ensuring we have photos with the couple or family looking at the camera.

If you're looking for a classic photo, professional portrait or heirloom family portrait, this is the type of photography session for you!

Lifestyle Photography Session

Now, a family or couple lifestyle photography session for us here at Now Forever Photography is a session that really captures a moment in time for you and your family. These photos are taken candidly while you and your family enjoy doing your favourite activities either at the park, at home or again somewhere meaningful (Ex. Cottage, Ice Cream Shop, etc.). These photos capture lots of laughter, smiles, emotions and really show a glimpse into the season of life you’re in.

If you’re a business professional, lifestyle photography sessions can be used to help tell your brands story and show you doing daily tasks/activities to be used as content for your website, marketing materials and social media.

So which type of photography session is right for you? I think it really comes down to what is the purpose of your photos and what would you like. If you’re like me and can’t pick which one you prefer well… we can always do a mix of both!