Family Resources: A Guide to Posing For Your Family Photos

Mar 6

A Guide to Posing for Your Family Photos | Victoria BC Family Photographer

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 change things up from 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. Snuggle up with the people you love if you want the best photos. 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.

Have Fun

Your photos always look more authentic when your family is genuinely having fun and laughing. Spend time talking about your favourite vacation or a memory that makes you all laugh out loud. These candid moments always make for stunning 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 you’re in an outdoor setting, take your little one for a walk and explore nature.

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 somewhere to sit, pose there or on a blanket 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 into your photos to get a few non-standard shots, such as some flowers or your child’s favourite stuffy or hat.

If you still have questions about your shoot and how to make the most of it, let me know and I’ll be happy to assist you with additional tips.