From strengthening bonds to making lasting memories with your loved ones, family portrait sessions are always amazing. They help you capture moments that you’ll cherish forever. However, having a formal family photo session is a bit outdated, and there are many ways to make it creative.
This blog will discuss five ways to make your family photo session creative, ensuring your next photoshoot goes smooth with a touch of creativity.Ā
5 Ways to Make Your Family Photo Session Creative
Here are five ways to make your family photo session creative:
- Capturing Candid Moments
Candid moments are always unforgettable since they offer more genuine, unforced expressions. It’s imperative in kids’ cases because they tend to come up with the best expressions when they’re given freedom. In addition, capturing candid moments such as family laughing and chatting adds value to the session.Ā
- Involving Pets
From four-legged buddies to the ones with feathers, pets are always considered a part of the family. Including them in your family session can add tremendous value to your photos.
However, taking photographs with pets can be challenging, especially at a location where pets are not allowed. That said, choose a pet-friendly spot so you can include your family pets in the photoshoot.Ā
- Using Creative Props
Props are a great way to add a bit of creativity to your photoshoot. Try using props that really let everyone be themselves. For instance, you can use a sign for each member of the family, or even something that defines everyone’s roles. Our faves tend to be simple props like hats, a sign and a small balloon garland for cake smash sessions.
The different seasons can also help you find prop inspiration for your family session. For instance, you can have a photoshoot in a place where leaves have fallen on the ground. Or you can shoot at a Christmas tree farm during the Christmas season.Ā
- Trying Different Combinations of Family Members
Make sure you try all the possible combinations to make your family session memorable and creative. For instance, you could start with the mum and dad and then keep adding the kids one by one until you get a full family photo. You can also try unique poses to add more value to your family photoshoot.Ā
- Encouraging Interaction and Play
Though seated photographs are not bad, if you’re looking for more creative ones, try capturing moments when the family members are interacting or playing with each other.
For instance, take photographs when kids are tossing a ball around or when the family members are playing instruments. You can also capture photographs when all the family members are simply walking down a path.
Final Words
The trend of traditional family photoshoots has become a thing of the past, with many people preferring more natural settings and candid expressions. The idea behind this is to capture more genuine and creative photographs. Whether using a creative prop, including family pets in portraits, or trying various combinations, there are several ways to make your family session creative.
Make sure you try the ideas mentioned above to make your next family photoshoot creative and memorable.
Here are more blog posts in different locations in Toronto both outdoors and in-studio showing why you should hire a photographer to capture your beautiful family.
Family photo shoot at Scarborough Bluffs
Family and maternity photos at Scottsdale Farm
Family and cake smash photo shoot at Mint Room Studios
Family and cake smash photo shoot in The Solarium Studio
Family photos at The Evergreen Brickworks
Final Words
Wearing colours according to the season and surroundings is vital for fantastic family portraits. Wearing colours that are too distracting can actually make your photos look all over the place. Though wearing your favourite colours for a family session is fine, you can make your photographs look more attractive if you follow the tips mentioned above.
HOW TO BOOK
There are a few ways you can book. You can book right online using this tab which leads you to my online booking calendar. However, not all available dates are on that calendar so if you need a different date, send me an email! You can reach me at anchorstudiotoronto@gmail.com
Anchor Studio Photography specializes providing a full service experience that starts with booking your session and ends with getting beautiful tangible heirloom products being displayed in your home. My style of soft, candid and timeless photos can be seen in all my maternity, newborn, child and family portraits in Greater Toronto Area, including Oakville, Mississauga, North York and Richmond Hill. If you are interested in booking a portrait session for your family, you can click here to book your session. I am now booking sessions for summer 2022, so donāt hesitate to get in touch soon!
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