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Hey everyone!
I meant to post this earlier, but the week got away from me. I’m taking my first family pictures this next week, and I just wondered if anyone had any tips for taking family photos. I don’t have any experience as of yet taking photos of other families besides my own, so any assistance would be greatly appreciated!
Thank you!
JoannaSmiles take first priority.
Take lots of pictures, in a pinch you can photoshop eyes, or smiles.
Do vertical, and horizon shots, you don’t know what the family may need them for.
Do many different combinations of family members. Dad + Mom, Dad + Girls, Siblings, etc.
Try to get some casual ones of the family interacting.
Do test shots. What I’ll do is as we’re walking to our location I’ll pick one or a couple of the kids and tell them “I need your help to do a test shot”. I use that to get my settings all right. Also it makes the child feel special.
When you’re setting up the main family shot; take your time, checking that you can clearly see everyone’s face.Photographing family (your own or someone else’s) is a great privilege but also a great responsibility.
-Hannah
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