Sunday, December 16, 2012

Getting The Family All Together For A Picture

By Don Wong


Things done with the help of our family seem easier. It's more fun to spend the holidays with them, and it's more comforting if they're around during difficult times. But not all things are easier to do with the entire family. Shooting a family portrait is one of those things. Although it is fun if everyone gets together, family members usually make up the most boisterous crowd, which makes it difficult for a photographer to take their picture. It's important, though, that a family has a portrait every generation because it's considered a priceless heirloom.

In taking a family portrait, the key is to plan very well, particularly if you have a big family. Some aunts or uncles might be unable to attend on a short time so you would need to inform them in advance. If the head of the family, usually the grandparents, is having a birthday or anniversary celebration, it's best to hold the pictorial session on the same day and place so there's a good chance that everybody will be there. Everyone would have made time for the party, and it's also possibly that they are in a jolly mood.

For a Classic family portrait, ask all members to dress in their best dress or suit. You can also ask them for suggestions for a themed portrait photography. Maybe you can all don national costumes or dress in a particular colour. Though there are no rules on what the family should wear during their portrait photo shoot, many families choose to dress in coordinated clothes to show that they are united as a family. Moreover, dressing up in costume can be fun for the whole family.

You can have the pictorial session in a photographer's studio or just about anywhere else. Keep in mind, though, that seniors and the young ones would be present so the setting should be comfortable for everyone. Prior to doing any other activity, hold the photo session first so everybody still looks fresh in the portrait.

Family members have different characters. And although everyone is dressed in the same way or is told to smile for the camera at the same time, their personality will still come out in the photos. So don't fret if some members didn't smile as impeccably as the others, or some even forgot to do so. After all, a family picture should show the personality of the members because that's what makes it perfect.




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