Family photography is
all about fun and cherishing the best moments with your loved ones. As such, it
should be something everyone is looking forward to, including dad! For someone
who has never done a family portrait before however, feeling intimidated or
freaking out is so easy. The good news is, you can always sweep clean that fear
and replace it with confidence, charisma,
and creativity. Only a few tips stand between you and that wow factor in family
photography. We’ll help you breach that gap in this post.
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Stagger the heads
You might have heard
this before but probably didn’t know what it meant. When taking a family photograph, the number one thing you
need to avoid is that boring straight line of heads. For a scenic family portrait, consider doing
diagonal lines with the heads. For a
moment, let each person imagine that there is a drawn
the line between each face and the other. Small folding stools can come
handy in achieving this. You can have
some people sit while the others stand. At the end of the day, all that is
important is having the heights staggered.
Bend, if that is what
it takes
If you look at most
family photographs, you will notice many people with stiff postures. It shouldn’t be so. Family photo shoot sessions are
moments to look relaxed and feel natural. Keeping that stiff posture makes someone feel like your boss was blatantly
staring at you while taking the family photo. If possible, have everyone bend
to create that natural look. In some cases, you might want them to shift weight
to one foot, sticking out one hip in the process. Yet another brilliant idea is
leaning forward a bit for those who might prefer sitting while taking the
shots. The idea of crossing one foot over the other for those who are standing
can also work perfectly.
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Let kids be kids
Most parents often
insist on making their kids adopt certain postures while taking family photos.
While it might be necessary restraining your children at some points but sticking
to serious photo poses for the kids spoils the fun. Instead of thinking of
weird ways to make the kid look good, simply bring along some favorite books or toys and let the kids have
their moment. From the onset, they need to have in mind that family photography
is all about fun. Make some funny noises, sing ‘stupid songs’ and just let the
environment be accommodating. Little Johnnie will unleash some photo styles you
have never dreamy of!
It’s all about having
fun
You need not to take yourself too seriously when posing
for family portraits. It is supposed to be your moment,
and not even seriousness should take that away from you. Along the way, squeeze
some group squish and have some wacky shots. Try jumping in their air and make
goofy faces; they will make the best shots. You can even consider a pile on
down. At the end of the day, all you need
to do is make it fun and have everyone enjoy the photo shoot!