Gathering your family together for a couple of hours just on one day can be challenging enough, let alone having the stress of what everyone will wear, what types of images you want, and trying to make the children behave throughout the session.
When you book for a photo shoot the only thing you should be focused on is having fun, the last thing you should do is force yourself or anyone else to smile whilst staring into the camera. Some adults and children feel unnatural posing for photos which also makes the photos a little awkward too, candid shots of these people are the best way to go.
6 ideas for your family session;
Ask the younger children what they would like to wear instead of you choosing the perfect outfit, save yourself the stress and let their little minds be creative.
Matching or themed outfits can create beautiful and hilarious outcomes.
Dressing up the little ones in mum and dads clothes and accessories can make the toddlers look so adorable!
Don’t forget your pets! Our animals are our family too.
Bubbles, toys, banners, blankets, food, there are so many props you can use in your session. Check out our Pinterest board ‘photo prop ideas’ for an overload of ways to incorporate items into your photo shoot!
Choose a location close by or even in your own garden and get some great images of your family in their comfort zone. That way if anyone gets tired, they can relax comfortably on the couch.
Recreate an old family photo, it's so great to see how everyone has changed over the years and the final images can make great holiday gifts.
Have and idea of what images you would like, but please do not rely on these ideas as plans always change.
Worried about arriving at the location and your child decides they do not want to have photos done? This is always something that happens at moments you really do not want them too but you do not need to worry. Even if you are a single parent, run behind a tree and poke your head around the corner, maybe even pose a little for the camera if you are confident enough. Let your photographer document you having fun, show your little ones that you've come to have a nice time and they will soon join in.
Posing for photographs can be somewhat awkward, where do you look? What do you do with your face and hands? All of these things are so common just know you need to relax. Trust me we feel the pressure too.
Our Pinterest board ‘family shoot ideas’ could give you some inspiration as to what you can do with yourself in front of the camera. Within our business we like to capture families having fun and making memories, interact with your little ones and reach out your arms as they run to you, tickle their belly or just simply pick a flower and hand it to them. All of these little ideas can lead to some amazing results for your family to cherish forever.
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