A GUIDE TO POSING FOR FAMILY PHOTOS

HOW TO POSE

The key to taking genuine and authentic family photos is knowing how to pose in front of the camera. Here is where a professional photographer comes in. I will guide you all the way!

If you’ve never taken professional family photos before or if you simply want to improve on your last session, here is some advice on how to pose that will leave you with exceptional images.

GET CLOSE

The last thing you want is a family portrait that looks stiff and awkward. The secret to creating a beautiful, intimate family photo is to get close. I will always ask you to snuggle up with the people you love if you want the best photos. If there are people of varying heights in the image, I will take a few pictures on the same level so that you can get your heads close together too.

HAVE FUN

Your photos always look more authentic when your family is genuinely having fun and laughing. We will spend time talking about your favorite vacation or a memory that makes you all laugh out loud. These candid moments always make for the best photos.

KEEP IT NATURAL

When you overthink posing, it takes away from the genuineness of your photos, which is why it helps to shoot your family photos in a setting where you’re all comfortable and where you can go about your lives as naturally as possible. For example, if we are in an outdoor setting, we will go for a walk. I have the luxury that one of the most breathtaking parks is around the corner of my home. It is a very private location which most of the time is important for teens, who don’t want to be seen by anyone else (so embarrassing haha:-)

USE YOUR SURROUNDINGS

Very often, standing upright in a garden or park will make your photos look and feel stiff. Use your surroundings to make yourselves more comfortable. For example, if there’s a tree or some rocks in the vicinity, lean up against it. If there’s a wooden fence, pose on that for a few shots.

MAKE USE OF PROPS

If you would like to change things up a bit or give a younger child something to do, you can also always incorporate a few basic props (in this case leaves) into your photos to get a few non-standard shots.

If you still have questions about your shoot and how to make the most of it, let me know, and I will be happy to assist you with additional tips to make your family session a big success with beautiful images as a result.

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A GUIDE TO POSING FOR FAMILY PHOTOS

A GUIDE TO POSING FOR FAMILY PHOTOS

HOW TO POSE

GET CLOSE

HAVE FUN

KEEP IT NATURAL

USE YOUR SURROUNDINGS

MAKE USE OF PROPS

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