Family Portrait Tip 1: The Basics
As you begin to plan your family portrait, first think about the image and feeling you want to convey. Your family portrait may be for a holiday greeting card or a yearly mailer to far-flung family members. Or it may be destined to hang on your wall, or in your office at work.
Do you want to convey a fun, lighthearted feeling? A sedate, regal one?
Think about your family members and their personalities, and devise a portrait theme that will allow their individuality to shine. After you’ve chosen a theme or a feeling, the rest of your decisions become easier.
Family Portrait Tip 2: Choosing a Setting
After you’ve decided the feeling you want to convey, it’s time to select the location for your portrait.
An outdoor setting is far more casual than a studio. This may alleviate the stress on you and your family, and the freedom and familiarity of the outdoors will give family members an easier opportunity for their personalities to stand out.
Family Portrait Tip 3: What to Wear
In general, stick with neutral solid colors in simple cuts that are relatively free of details and embellishments. Prints and patterns can be distracting and don’t always photograph well, even if these patterns are attractive in person.
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