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Dec 8, 2023 · Extended family photos usually have between 10 – 20 people (including grandparents and in-laws) or more in a single frame. These photographs can serve as heirlooms. How to prepare and capture beautiful extended family portraits?
- Tips For An Easy Extended Family Photo Session!
- Not So Scary
- How to Run An Extended Family Photo Session
- Create A Run Sheet
- Order of Photos
The thought of capturing pictures of a large extended family is terrifying for many, and I know lots of photographers who make it a policy to decline them. Those who did take them on chewed their nails in the lead-up, sweated buckets during, and cried with relief when it was over. The photographer who was prepared to shoot a group larger than, say ...
So I did it…and loved it. In fact, they became my favourite kind of sessions, and I ended up doing so many of them that I came to be considered a specialist among my photography peeps! Read on to learn why I love taking extended family pictures and how I shoot them for a pain-free session that results in a good quality, cohesive gallery… Heads up…y...
I don’t believe you can shoot extended family pictures in a lifestyle manner. There are just too many people, and it would be serious mayhem! It would also make it harder to get all the shots you need, as the family will have lots of combos they expect you to get. But that doesn’t mean the photos have to be stiffly posed! I still aim for natural sm...
When shooting extended family photos, ask the family to give you a list of all the groupings they want. They’ll almost always need some guidance. I frequently had families tell me “oh I only want the one big family shot and one of my parents with the grandchildren”. First of all, you really don’t want to do this extended family session for two pict...
This isn’t random. There’s always good reasoning behind my decisions. I always start the extended family photography session with the whole family shot because that’s the shot families say is their #1 priority. Anything else is a bonus. This has been the case for every single extended family I’ve ever photographed. So if you lose the kids after tha...
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Mar 4, 2024 · Preserving Family Legacies. Extended family photo sessions are unique because they provide an opportunity to capture multiple generations in a single frame (up to 20 family members are included in the investment package). These sessions include grandparents, adult siblings, their partners and spouses, and all the children in a larger family unit.
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Dec 7, 2022 · Without further ado, my must have shot list for extended family pictures: 1. Original siblings then add spouses. This shot is really fun for grandma and grandpa to see their original family and how much it has grown. 2. Grandkids with grandparents. This should be a number one priority!
Feb 24, 2022 · An extended family photo session is a gift for all family members. From grandparents to grandchildren, it’s important to capture your family’s story and connections so they can be shared for years to come.
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Aug 13, 2020 · “Extended” covers a pretty wide range as far as what family members and how many. We usually apply it to groups of six or more if those being photographed are outside the immediate family (for example, a family of four, plus two grandparents, would be an extended family session).
Oct 7, 2022 · My exact formula to Photograph Extended Family Sessions. First – start by asking everyone to “stand with their people” to get a sense of each family unit. Ask for everyone’s names, and then do your best to try and remember those names. 1. Start by photographing the entire group.
