Great family photographers understand the impact of posing on family portraits. They masterfully use body language and cues to elicit emotive expressions to capture their clients’ charisma, presence, and warmth. If you struggle at all with establishing relationships with your clients and capturing the magical moments your clients want, don’t miss these 5 easy family portrait poses.
Example of a fun family photo pose at the beach
The following article focuses on posing for family photography. For a higher level overview of family photography, see our article on family photography tips.
Before Your Clients Strike a Pose
While most photographers reach for the camera to start a session, we suggest putting the camera down. Here’s why: Directing is 10 times easier and more personable when you’re not hidden behind a camera. Take this opportunity to connect with your clients and show that they are your complete focus. We start every portrait session by running our clients through the Foundation Posing Framework.