3 Family Portrait Ideas

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Long gone are the days of the stiff family photographs. These formal and stuffy poses are now a thing of the past. People are much more into the idea of capturing their lives in the moment. They want to have evidence of real and genuine events as they are taking place–candid photos. The best way to capture these moments is to set up a session that photographs your family when they are relaxed or especially engaged in an activity. Lets take a moment to discuss three family photo ideas.

Explore Family Hobbies

People are usually both engaged and relaxed when it comes to their hobbies. Choose something that your entire family loves to do together. Maybe its fishing, cooking or even working on a car. Its in these moments that everyone will let their guards down and their true personalities will begin to shine through, which translates well in photos. It will tell a story about each relationship within your family based on your interactions. The family can go about these activities as if the camera is not even there–no poses necessary, which is great if you have smaller children.

Move Around

Consider going to a park or the beach–any place that will allow for a lot of movement and playfulness. Sometimes the best way to relax is to have a little fun. This makes your session even more spontaneous and the smiles will be even brighter. Try running and jumping together or tossing a ball around. These actions will serve as a connection and demonstrates your family bond.

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Displays Of Affection

Affection can create very endearing photos. Ask the child to give their dad a kiss on the cheek. Ask the mom to give her toddler a tight cheek to cheek hug. Encourage the big brother to rub his nose against his baby brother’s forehead and watch them both laugh together. Ask the entire family to form a chain by holding hands. These seemingly small interactions can leave a big impression on photos. They really allow emotions to shine through.

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