Making Family Photoshoots Fun and Memorable with Children | Devon & Cornwall | Family & Childhood Photographer
Family photoshoots are a wonderful way to capture the special moments and memories with your loved ones. However, children can sometimes feel uneasy or disinterested in photoshoots, making it difficult to get natural and candid shots. That's why, as a professional photographer, I have put together some tips to help you get the best results from your children during family photoshoots.
Play Games: One way to make photoshoots fun and engaging for children is by incorporating games. From playing hide and seek to having a picnic, there are endless possibilities to make the photoshoot feel like an adventure. This will break the ice, get them laughing, and help create natural, joyful images.
Encourage Laughter: Making children laugh and smile is a surefire way to get candid and relaxed shots. Try telling jokes, playing silly games, or making funny faces to get them giggling. Children respond well to humor, and will feel more at ease in front of the camera.
Avoid Posing: Rather than posing your children, let them play and move around naturally. Encourage them to explore their surroundings and capture their natural movements. Children often have a lot of energy and don't like to stand still, so let them be themselves. This will result in images that truly capture their personalities and the bond between your family.
Don’t shout at your children- in fact, try not to control their behaviour at all. Not only can it hugely derail a shoot if a row ensues, but coming back from this is so difficult. I have children and work with children- leave the directing up to me and trust what I have in store for you ❤️.
Family photoshoots are a fantastic way to capture memories that will last a lifetime. By playing games, making your children laugh, and avoiding posed shots, you can create natural and candid images that truly capture the essence of your family. So, if you're looking for a professional photographer, look no further. Book your family photoshoot today and make memories that will last a lifetime.
