A Guide to Posing for Your Family Photos:
Top 5 Posing Tips for Your Upcoming Family Photo Session!
The key to taking genuine and authentic family photos is knowing how to pose in front of the camera. If you’ve never taken professional family photos before or if you simply want to improve on your last session, here are my top 5 posing tips for your upcoming family photo session that will leave you with exceptional images!
Posing Tip #1: 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! Snuggle up with the people you love if you want the best photos. Have your children hold hands, rest a hand on your spouse for sitting poses, etc. If there are people of varying heights in the photo, take a few photos on the same level so that you can get your heads close together too. Too much space between family members makes for awkward photos.
Posing Tip #2: Have Fun
Your photos always look more authentic when your family is genuinely having fun and laughing. Spend time talking about your favorite vacation or a memory that makes you all laugh out loud. Go for a little walk on your favorite trail. Play a game of “Ring Around The Rosies” if you have littles. Take part in a family tickle fight. These candid moments always make for the best photos!
Posing Tip #3: 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 you’re in an outdoor setting, take your family for a walk. If you’re shooting at home, bake something together or snuggle up for a story.
Posing Tip #4: Use Your Surroundings
Very often, standing upright in the middle of a room or garden will make your photos look and feel stiff. Use your surroundings to make yourselves more comfortable. For example, if there’s a wall in the vicinity, lean up against it. If there’s a couch available, pose on that for a few shots. Taking photos outdoors? Sit on a blanket or walk along a trail.
Posing Tip #5: 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 into your photos to get a few non-standard shots. Do you have a cute little stool or vintage chair? Have your little ones or family members sit on it for a shot. How about a darling little wagon, a classy hat, a special blanket, a unique picnic basket? Does your little one like bubbles? Props can make for some fun, unique photos!
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!
Are you ready for more family photography content? Then check out the blog links below for more tips, tricks, and ideas for your upcoming session! After that, my family portfolio is filled with more family photo galleries. But, before you go, start the conversation about a family photo session today!
