Have you ever done that in the middle of a family session you got stuck and didn’t know how to continue ?, get in a situation, the family is cut off, you don’t have a good day, there’s tension between them, one of the kids is a little angry, some members have been trained without their knowledge, were they late (or you) for some circumstance and everything was rushed?These discomforts sometimes lead us to get stuck or blocked and not know what to do, how or where to locate our model family. Lack of inspiration or planning ??
You can also be in a family reunion and they ask for photos and, of course, beyond the “meeting”, you really don’t know how to ask them to get high. This situation is very easy to give you even though you are not a professional photographer or you are taking your first steps. It’s good if you have a family that meets from time to time and loves photos.
- I really like natural photography.
- Letting the family play.
- Talk or walk.
- Which she wants.
- But sometimes that’s not enough and you have to give a little push.
For these reasons, I thought it would be a good idea to bring you some photos as inspiration, so you can take notes before a session or a family reunion (so it can happen) so that the blockage, although I arrived, you can put it on. Apart I hope you enjoy them;).
Something I always recommend, let the imagination work, you don’t always have to show everything in a photo. In the back, the face half covered with a hat or looking down, not everything should be poses when looking at the camera, on the contrary!
Your camera (or rather your lens) has a magical power, that of aperture, play with it to stir or focus the shots that interest you most about the image. This doesn’t always have to be what you expect, if you don’t believe it, look at this image;).
Use backlighting to highlight your silhouettes, another way to insinuate with a different touch.
Silhouettes can also be used for other types of fun and enjoyable images. It’s crazy for me:
Without planning, we keep making allusions. As you will see, is this a very interesting option with many possibilities?
If with your feet you can create fresh, original and also funny images, with your hands you have the opportunity to get more expressive photographs, full of feelings and emotions.
Although I vote to run away from the perches, some of them are a lot of fun and endearing, like this one I call “sandwich” when I do it with my nephews and my little one for fun. A less annoying way to ask that will guarantee you some smiles (or laughter) without asking.
Playing with perspective is something that always works, either because it catches the eye right away, or because it’s fun to do and smiles also appear naturally Do you have an example here ?:
You can also ask everyone to do the same at the same time, the same gesture, but the differences in personality will be shown, look at this image in which everyone closed their eyes, it seems like a simple exercise and yet it gives very interesting results, right ?
What I like is a field to take photos, the first thing is that I think that anyone who enters a natural environment starts to relax even if it is inadvertently, which is useful during the photo shoot, if you stay close to the city, with the noise of cars and others, it is very likely that the daily tension does not abandon them and does not negatively influence the session , let them relax and mimic the surroundings. Then shoot.
Although it is no longer a very original image, I find it the most nice. Everyone poses but doesn’t look at the camera. If you run out of resources, ask them to self-portrait with their mobile, will you see how long the smiles will return?
“Not without my dog” may be the perfect title for some families;). Pets are one of the essential elements, the house is not the same without them, nor their heart. Why leave them out? Although photos don’t necessarily have to appear in all photos, they can give you a lot of play and help you capture emotional moments.
Outdoor sessions offer many advantages, even if they are not always possible, or are not the option chosen by the family, if it is about taking photos indoors and there is the possibility to photograph them at home, rejoice, yes, decoration, light and so on. aspects can make the session difficult, but on the other hand, you will be able to create more intimate and spontaneous images and all family members will be more relaxed as they are in a comfortable and safe environment for them. in time. Let them do some of their daily activities, integrate, eat or have a snack with them, settle at home for a day, represents their most personal side.
(Yes, that’s what you think, this option is better suited for families you already know or who are so open and safe that, from the first contact, you already feel like you’ve known them forever. )
Although not all families are suitable for this exercise, use it if you can, they will have a good time, have an original and fun photo and you will have relieved the tension for the rest of the session. before with your friends or family, which requires a lot of speed;).
It’s hard enough to find members of four different generations in the same family, and even harder for everyone to be of the same sex, if you’re lucky enough to find it, don’t miss the opportunity.
When it comes to kids, let them play, move? They alone will offer you beautiful moments of the most natural and spontaneous. You don’t have to look at the camera all the time, you won’t bore them. Give them space, freedom of movement and enjoy it with them. the environment will help you.
Some photos speak for themselves and this, as the author says, is one of them. Capturing a show of affection among family members should be one of your goals throughout the session. Try not to force too hard, but if you know how to play, your cards, you’ll get a great picture.
Did you find them inspiring? After I’m done, I was really looking forward to going to the camera, I hope something similar happens to you, if so, I’ll ask you a favor first, share it on your favorite social network, or like it, the images and inspiration are there to share, are you with me?
Thank you and I’ll see you soon!