| You walk into a friend's living room and your eyes | | | | Get family members to dress casually and plainly. |
| are drawn to a happy family portrait over the mantel. | | | | Having many people wearing overly colourful outfits |
| The Family Portrait Picture is light-filled; the family is | | | | will ruin the overall feel of the picture. |
| smiling and well groomed, and their individual | | | | |
| personalities are shining through the portrait. How | | | | When children are involved the task becomes even |
| about having a family portrait of your own? | | | | more difficult. The reactions of youngsters could be |
| | | | | unpredictable and you do not want a crying little one |
| Many people probably think that Family Portraits | | | | in the otherwise great family picture. Get children in |
| Photography involves getting all people together, | | | | the right mood before you start taking pictures- try |
| making them smile and taking the perfect shot. | | | | to make sure little ones have napped or eaten |
| Wrong idea! You will know how difficult making an | | | | before the session. They should be happy, smiling and |
| excellent family picture is, once you attempt the | | | | playful, but we know that this is not always the case. |
| task. | | | | |
| | | | | Great backgrounds for a Family Portrait Picture range |
| A great family portrait does not have to be static. | | | | from a simple room to a beautiful green meadow. |
| Photograph members of the family involved in | | | | The background should be uniform and unobtrusive |
| common activities. Try to find the little things that will | | | | so that it compliments the photograph rather than |
| make your picture unique. | | | | diverting attention away from the family being shot. |
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| Refrain from creating a picture scenario or theme. | | | | If you are shooting an Outdoor Family Photography, |
| Most people will have problems with acting while | | | | select a warm, sunny day. Light is best for such |
| being photographed. Such pictures could end up | | | | pictures in the early morning or late afternoon |
| looking fake and amateurish. Take several test shots | | | | evening. Refrain from shooting on a rainy day or |
| until all people get used to the procedure. As you | | | | when the sunlight is too intense. You will have more |
| continue shooting, they will feel more relaxed and will | | | | flexibility if shooting indoors but do several test shots |
| start acting naturally. This is when you can start | | | | experimenting with different light settings before you |
| making your real photographs. | | | | get the session started. |
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