Choosing the setting for your portrait session is just as important as selecting the right clothing for you and your family to wear.
Location can greatly impact the final product, and can hugely influence the overall feel and sentimentality of the images.
The first decision to consider is what style of final product do you want for your home? Do you want the images to have a strong artistic influence? Or maybe something a little more candid and natural? If you're looking for a bold artistic piece for your home then a studio session may be more appropriate.
Studios tend to offer a more controlled environment in terms of lighting and props, allowing the photographer play more with light, shadow, form and other artistic elements.
The use of plain backdrops in a studio place the focus of the image directly onto the subject, making them stand alone as the 'art'.
Location shoots are more common in current times due to the ability for the photographer to compose a scene.
This allows the final images to convey a story about the people in them.
Location shoots are often more candid than studio shoots for the same reason...
the aim is to tell the story of the subject.
If choosing to have your family session on-location then selecting a site that well represents your family can bring sentimentality and meaning to your images.
It will also make your family more at ease and comfortable in front of the camera.
If you select a location where you can connect with it at some level then you'll get a more 'real', natural end result.
Think about what areas you like to visit as a family.
The beach? A local park? Even your own backyard can be an easy choice.
Consider the activities you and your family get involved in.
If you like to go fishing with your children then head to your favourite jetty and have your session on the waterfront, and take a long a rod or two to get your children into the right spirit.
If you love bushwalking then take your family to your favourite track for your session.
If you love picnicking then pack a basket and head to your special picnic place with your photographer.
If your children are a little older why not capture them doing something they love most.
Head to the local skate park or football field.
Think about the place you and your partner first met.
It may be nice to take your whole family there, back to where it all began for you.
Discuss your ideas with your photographer so that they can also suggest some ideas to you based on what you tell them about your family.
The location of your session will greatly influence the feel of your end images so it's worth taking some time to consider what you want your final products to tell you about your family before you decide.
Location can greatly impact the final product, and can hugely influence the overall feel and sentimentality of the images.
The first decision to consider is what style of final product do you want for your home? Do you want the images to have a strong artistic influence? Or maybe something a little more candid and natural? If you're looking for a bold artistic piece for your home then a studio session may be more appropriate.
Studios tend to offer a more controlled environment in terms of lighting and props, allowing the photographer play more with light, shadow, form and other artistic elements.
The use of plain backdrops in a studio place the focus of the image directly onto the subject, making them stand alone as the 'art'.
Location shoots are more common in current times due to the ability for the photographer to compose a scene.
This allows the final images to convey a story about the people in them.
Location shoots are often more candid than studio shoots for the same reason...
the aim is to tell the story of the subject.
If choosing to have your family session on-location then selecting a site that well represents your family can bring sentimentality and meaning to your images.
It will also make your family more at ease and comfortable in front of the camera.
If you select a location where you can connect with it at some level then you'll get a more 'real', natural end result.
Think about what areas you like to visit as a family.
The beach? A local park? Even your own backyard can be an easy choice.
Consider the activities you and your family get involved in.
If you like to go fishing with your children then head to your favourite jetty and have your session on the waterfront, and take a long a rod or two to get your children into the right spirit.
If you love bushwalking then take your family to your favourite track for your session.
If you love picnicking then pack a basket and head to your special picnic place with your photographer.
If your children are a little older why not capture them doing something they love most.
Head to the local skate park or football field.
Think about the place you and your partner first met.
It may be nice to take your whole family there, back to where it all began for you.
Discuss your ideas with your photographer so that they can also suggest some ideas to you based on what you tell them about your family.
The location of your session will greatly influence the feel of your end images so it's worth taking some time to consider what you want your final products to tell you about your family before you decide.
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