10 Prompts To Capture Storytelling Photos At Home
If you love taking photos of your kids but want your photos to feel true to your story, this is for you.
Storytelling photography isn’t about poses or perfection. It’s about emotion, connection, and the everyday magic that makes your family yours. It’s the way your kids move through their world, the way your family shows love and solidarity, it’s in the everyday chaos along with the quiet in-between moments.
While I believe you should hire a professional storytelling photographer at least once a year, you don’t need one to capture these photos for your family. You just need your phone, just enough natural light, and endless love for your children.
Here are 10 simple prompts to help you capture storytelling photos at home:
Try These At-Home Storytelling Photo Prompts
“Jump on the bed and freeze mid-air.”
“Spin in a circle until you laugh.”
“Make your sibling laugh without talking.”
“Run toward me as fast as you can.”
“Lead a dance party.”
“Show me your favorite stuffed animal and tell me why it matters. Now snuggle it.”
“Show me how to brush your teeth like a super hero”
“Tell me the silliest secret you know.”
“Open the curtains and look for birds.”
“Close your eyes and make a wish.”
Bonus: Capture the little details you want to remember, like the perfect curls that stand straight up after naptime, the dimples on their tiny knuckles, or the gap between their new front teeth. These are the details you’ll miss one day.
Photograph Your Family Like a Storyteller
You don’t need a fancy camera to make these moments meaningful, just enough natural light and endless love for your subject. When you approach your photos like a storyteller, you start to see beauty in the in-between. Those little moments are what make capturing storytelling photos at home so special.
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And if you’d rather be in the story instead of behind the camera, I’d love to photograph your family myself. My sessions are playful, connected, and rooted in the same storytelling approach, the kind that turns a single afternoon into a piece of your family’s history. Get in touch here to book your storytelling session.
