10/31/2011

How To Ensure Lovely Family Portraits

By Frank Brown


What a lot of families have been doing in the previous years is give customized Christmas cards with their family portrait on the front cover. This gift is highly recommended if you have family members or friends abroad whom you haven't seen for a long time. The card will not only function a present but also a precious souvenir.

The only major thing you'll have to do to make this card is to have your family portrait taken. It's imperative that you place your best family photo on this card. Bear in mind, these are not just cards but mementos for your recipients. Therefore, to make sure that you get lovely family photos, read a few of the recommendations below.

The toughest part in planning a family photo shoot is deciding on the schedule. As it's important that every member of the family is present during this day, everyone must be consulted. Ideally, if the family portrait will grace the cover of your Christmas cards, set it at least a month or two before December.

Aside from the schedule, pick a location. Today, outdoor photography is widely practiced. What is great about this style is that you're able to have a picturesque, natural backdrop.

The only downside of an outdoor family photo shoot is that children can easily get distracted as bystanders are present. Furthermore, an outdoor venue presents a wider space for kids to run around. This means asking them to stay put might be difficult. If you do not want to worry about these matters, a studio setting is highly recommended.

You also have to pick your attire. Some families opt to adopt a theme. This means their get-ups depend on their chosen theme. On the other hand, if you do not have a theme, you can opt to use color-coordinated attires.

The most important thing you need to do for your family pictorial is to get the best photographer in town. There are many good photographers to choose from out there. While there are excellent young ones, it is still best to pick a seasoned family photographer. With his experience in taking family photographs, you can count on a fast and hassle-free photo shoot with him.




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