If you want an amazing, natural setting, family photo that will stir your memories, bring smiles when you remember your photographic experience do the following:
(1) Pick a location where you can play with your kids-- really play with them. Swing them, slide down the slide, be silly & play.
(2) Ask your photographer to get there 10- 15 minutes before you & tell your kids that you want to play with them before you go take pictures.
(3) DO NOT tell your kids the photographer is at the location already.
(4) When you get to your location, walk with the kids or let them run ahead while you hold your husband/wife's hand, if you have one child do "1-2-3 swing" on your way to the park. Create loving displays for the photographer to capture... but don't pose, just remember to show some public affection.
(5) If playing on the swings- be on swings next to each other, etc...
(6) Play until the photographer "arrives" and says hello and asks the kids if they are ready to take a few family photos and get back to playing. (The children will usually say yes because the know they get to play again in a few minutes.)
(7) Go take a few "posed" shots...
You will get an amazing balance of photos in about 30 minutes. I can guarantee your kids will start liking family photo time through the years.
Suggestions of locations:
park/ beach/ friends house/ Cristmas tree lot/ boat dock / cool industrial building (if you have teens)
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