| When it comes to Family Portrait Photography it | | | | you now have to consider the the lighting within your |
| pays for the amateur photographer to be familiar | | | | shot. If you have chosen an outdoors setting, then |
| with the basics of the subject. Too many people fall | | | | you need to consider the time of day when you are |
| into the trap of assuming there isn't much to taking | | | | going to take your photo. The Sun's natural light lends |
| the perfect portrait; however any professional will tell | | | | itself best to photography at both early morning and |
| you that there are numerous 'key' factors that can | | | | late afternoon, so if it is possible to get your family |
| be the difference between a photo, and a memory. | | | | out at either of these times then you should. If |
| In this article I will walk you through the basics of | | | | positioned in a shaded area then you should make |
| family portrait photography; giving you the tools to | | | | use of your camera's flash. When taking a photo |
| go forth and capture that memory, yourself! | | | | indoors, make sure you always make use of your |
| Capturing the perfect memory is all about planning | | | | camera's flash. |
| your shot; you need to make sure each factor within | | | | The finished portrait does not only rely on the |
| your shot is optimised towards accentuating your | | | | moment, later editing is also a huge factor. Make sure |
| family. You should firstly consider the background you | | | | you take multiple photos to account for any |
| will be working with; it is very important to choose a | | | | mistakes you may miss when initially reviewing your |
| background that is relatively dull and repetitive (e.g. a | | | | shot, which also gives you a kaleidoscope of |
| wall or a bush). This will act to add more emphasis | | | | different pictures to chose from when selecting the |
| towards the people within your shot, instead of | | | | best one. It is also wise to leave sufficient room on |
| jostling for attention as a more complex backdrop | | | | the both sides of your family, as any later cropping |
| would. Another good way to add further emphasis to | | | | may result in the loss of limbs if there isn't enough |
| your family is to take advantage of a frame within | | | | space. |
| your background (e.g. an archway). What this does is | | | | Taking advantage of these simple, but effective hints |
| to separate the background from your family, which | | | | can be the difference between an amateur family |
| places more importance on the people within your | | | | portrait, and the perfect family portrait; so make |
| shot. | | | | sure you consider them when you take your next |
| Now that you've chosen where to take your portrait, | | | | family portrait. |