5 Tips for having truly authentic family photos
Family photo sessions are all about trying to capture unique moments of happiness and fun. From the little ones to the older siblings, everyone can have a reason to be excited before such a big day. However, is good to take your time and give thought to making the most out of this experience.
Here are 5 tips to help you out in having some truly authentic family photos.
Prepare everyone beforehand
The key to having a memorable and fun family photo session, but also looking natural and authentic in each photo is to prepare every member of your family beforehand. Talk together about what will happen on the day of the event. Discuss with each of them their boundaries, expectations and desires. Make sure that everybody will feel comfortable and will be excited to cooperate with you and the photographer in order to have a great time together and absolutely stunning photos that really represent your family.
Choose the right outfit
The right outfit can elevate almost any situation, therefore choosing pieces that represent each member of your family is an essential step for looking confident and natural in every shot. Don't force your family into an outfit if they are not feeling truly themselves in it, rather think about one color that could be integrated into the outfit of each family member. This way all of you will be matching in a way, but without losing your personal touch.
Opt for a fun location
Taking pictures, especially in a professional setup, could become a nerve-racking experience, not only for the shiest ones in the family but even for the little fearless ones. So, how about moving their focus and also yours on to something else? For example, you could opt for a fun location to have your family photo session. Think about nice spots in your favorite park or about an exciting place you planned for so long to visit and now it could be the perfect opportunity for it. The excitement of a new place or of just the thought of not being in a studio could make everyone more relaxed and willing to show off their best smiles.
Look for inspiration
Pinterest, Instagram, Facebook or Behance are just a few platforms that are already waiting to inspire you. Look for inspiration about locations, outfits or even poses in order to learn more about how a family photo session is built up. Make a list of your favorite shots and discuss with the entire family what would you like to try out. If everybody is involved in the process, the chances are much higher that each of you will be waiting for the big day with the same levels of enthusiasm and to be less anxious.
Take advice from your photographer
Don't forget that at each step you can rely on your photographer and you can discuss together what would be the most suitable settings for your family. Be open to take advice and raise any questions that may come up before or even during the family photo session. A professional photographer can easily guide you, based on their previous experiences, on how to look stunning but at the same time authentic in each shot.