TINA + POUYA | HOME MATERNITY SESSION
Tina and Pouya are one of those families I keep coming back to. I’ve photographed them through Neil’s pregnancy, his first birthday, and now their second pregnancy with Nico on the way. This session was the at-home one, studio lights set up in their lounge, two-year-old Neil doing his own thing in the next room.
Shooting at home made sense for this session. No travel with a toddler, no worrying about the weather, and Tina could change outfits and take breaks without any fuss. Neil could come in for a few photos when he felt like it and disappear back to his toys when he didn’t. That’s how you get genuine moments with a two-year-old, you don’t force it.
We started with a darker, more editorial look using studio lighting. Stronger shadows, more shape, slower pace. Tina had sent me references beforehand, so I knew exactly the feel she was after. Then we shifted to a brighter, softer setup for a completely different look in the same room. To finish, we took the backdrop outside and used the natural light for a few more frames.
Three different looks, one location, and a toddler who was happy the entire time because he was in his own house. That’s the beauty of shooting at home.
— Tony
