Family Portrait

Family photography is both: somewhat easy and  a bit challenging. First of all, it is complicated to bring together both children and grandparents, as well as adults who are constantly busy about something. The second challenge is to give the picture an artistic value. After all, we want to create a whole composition, not just peoples faces. To make this picture not only pleasant, but also interesting to look at

Professionals have long since found universal solutions that will help make pictures more diverse and attractive.

1. The formulation of the triangle

An odd number of people help make the composition more interesting. Having placed everyone in the shape of a triangle, you will achieve a stable figure with diagonal lines. If you are familiar with the rules for constructing a composition, then you probably guessed that the line plays a key role here. The frame is becoming more dynamic. Following the line, you can consider the relationship between people.

2. Shooting children

Children are fidgets. It is difficult for them to keep their attention on a particular object for more than a few seconds. Because of this, it’s not easy to make a good shot.
To take a picture as quickly as possible, you need to foresee everything in advance. Prepare the camera. Focus and adjust exposure. At the moment when you take a position for shooting, parents must quickly move away so that the child does not have time to react to a change in the situation, and in the meantime you have time to take a picture, and if you're lucky, then a few pictures. Shoot in burst mode. The child will turn his head and turn to his parents. You may be able to capture a more interesting facial expression or emotion during a pose change.

You can also captivate the child with something. Give him something that he had not seen before and the baby will carefully study the subject. At this time, the main thing is not to get confused and choose the right angle. A rustling or blinking object is most likely to attract attention. It can be keys, a new toy, a children's windmill, etc.
Do not forget about close-ups. Children love to make faces. Perhaps this will attract the attention of the child to you and you can take portrait shots when a small model looks into the lens.

3. Use the flash

Improper use of the flash kills pictures. Only a well-designed light will help to create a truly high-quality photo. Use the remote flash to highlight the side scene and fill in unwanted shadows. Use a flash that reflects light from a wall or ceiling. Also, one should not forget about modifiers, such as umbrellas and softboxes.

Family is the most precious thing in our life. Family values ​​and comfort can not be compared with anything. Family warmth is no substitute for anything. Create most beautiful photographs of a happy family 

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