How Do You Get Your Children to Smile in Family Photos?
Because of the investment you’re making in terms of time and money, you want your family portraits to be the best they can be and it’s completely natural to hope your children will look happy in them.
But in the back of your mind you’re also fearful your kids will decide that modelling isn’t for them and you’ll end up with photos of grumpy faces and, at best, cheesy grins.
Read on for my advice on how to get your kids to smile for pictures... and get ready, it’s not what you think!
What Props Should You Bring to a Family Photography Session?
“Are there any props I should bring to our family photo session?” That’s a question I sometimes get asked as my clients prepare for their outdoor portraits to be taken.
From my experience there are a few choice items you could bring along that not only add something to the photographs, but also keep the kids busy and don’t cost a penny!
Intrigued? Read on for my top 10 props to enhance your family portrait experience...
Outdoor Family Photography Sessions in Parks
Choosing a location for your family photo shoot? In this article I look at some of the many reasons why a park is often the ideal backdrop for your outdoor portraits.
Plus, I’ve added a few of my own suggestions as both a Mum and a photographer for family-friendly parks in the north-west…
Where Does Your Family’s Story Live?
When did you last go home and open one of your parent’s photo albums? When did you last see your childhood captured through their eyes? What did it mean to you to travel back in time and remember how it felt to be a kid?
In this article I explore the power of family albums to build connection and argue the ritual of creating physical albums to house our happiest memories still has a place in the digital age.
Summer Family Portraits at Ness Botanic Gardens
A beautiful family portrait shoot in Ness Botanic Gardens, captured on medium format film at the height of Summer. Two little girls explore the natural world around them with their parents never far from their side. This collection is full of happy moments which the whole family can now look back on with affection for years to come.
Why Natural Light and Film Photography Are The Perfect Partnership For Family Portraits
As an old school family photographer, I believe that natural light and film photography are a match made in heaven and the two together help me create family portraits that stand out from the crowd. Daylight softly bathes any surface it touches, so capture it correctly on photographic film and you have a rich, luminous image with that characteristically timeless grainy texture digital photographers often seek to emulate...
9 Steps to Choosing the Right Photographer for Your Family Portraits
We all know that family portraits are wonderful keepsakes that capture the essence of your family at a specific moment in time. That said, choosing the right photographer isn’t always easy! There are so many to choose from and picking the right one for you is crucial to ensure the end result is a collection of photographs you and your loved ones will treasure forever.
These 9 steps will help you make sure you're investing your time and money in the right family photographer for you...
Family Portraits Are Officially Good For Your Children
As parents it makes sense that we want to have beautiful photography documenting our own family story. We soon learn that our children are little for such a short time and naturally we want to remember every moment and bottle all the happy memories we know will bring us joy for years to come! But did you know that capturing and displaying family photographs is actually hugely beneficial for our children too?
Keen to know more? Let's dive in...!
8 Life Milestones That Deserve Professional Photographs
There is no perfect time to be photographed with those you love most in the world, but there are inevitably some big life moments which might prompt you to “capture the moment”! With this in mind, I’ve outlined eight milestones that are perfect occasions to celebrate with a professional photography session…
What To Wear On Your Family Photography Session
Planning multiple outfits for a family photo shoot can be daunting!
From coordinating colours to ensuring everyone looks their best, it's easy to feel overwhelmed. Take a deep breath! I’m here to alleviate your worries and provide you with expert advice to help you and your family shine in your upcoming photographs…