If there’s one thing parents can agree on, it’s that kids grow up too fast. The best way to freeze time is with a family photo session, and there are plenty of tips to make a family photo be the best it can be. Whether you’re going to a professional photographer or taking a family portrait at home, there are some simple steps you can take to make sure your family portrait is the best it can be.
If you decide to go to a professional for portraits, here are some tips to help you get the most from session.
R.E.L.A.X.
One of the biggest fears parents have before a photo session is that their kids are not going to behave. Relax. These fears are almost always unfounded. If you’re stressed, your kids will know it and feed off it. Take a deep breath and smile. Your kids will follow suit. It’s also important to remember that “kids will be kids,” which is exactly what you want! Kids should be themselves, not statues. You want to capture their precious little faces and their personalities – quirks and all. While you may think your kids are being rambunctious, your photographer is seeing something completely different and capturing a moment you may not have even known was happening.