Hiring a professional photographer or visiting a portrait studio can be expensive, especially for those of us who live on a tight budget. Here are some easy tips for taking your own family portraits and still getting that professional look:
1. Pick a good location. Luckily for me, we have several parks and nature centers nearby so there are plenty of places to pick from. Try and find a place that will provide a unique but colorful background.
2. When you are planning the photo shoot, don't forget about the sun. It has the ability to make or break your pictures. I always go first thing in the morning, usually around 8-9 a.m. If you plan anything after 10 a.m., plan for shadows, squinting faces, and sweat! Or, if your not a morning person, try something around 6-7 p.m., right before the sun goes down.
3. Make sure your kids and anyone else that will be in the picture wear solid colors or colors that coordinate well with each other. Doing this is just another step you can take to ensure a successful photo shoot.
4. Make sure you bring your tripod! The last thing you want is a family portrait without you in it! I was able to capture our family picture (below) by using the timer on my camera and a tripod. It was that easy!
BONUS TIP: Another little secret I will share is the quality of your printed images will depend greatly on where you choose to have them developed. A few top online professional developers I would recommend are:
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