Professionally taken family photos can provide you with timeless memories and to get the absolute most out of the session, I always recommend a little bit of planning first. Here, are my top tips for an awesome family photoshoot.
Getting the perfect location
Being the ‘Garden of England’, there are so many stunning locations to host relaxed and fun family photoshoots. You may have a specific location in mind which resonates with you guys or if you simply have no idea, speak to your photographer for ideas.
During the summer, one of my favourite spots is Botany Bay in Broadstairs, which provides the most beautiful sunset images. I also highly recommend Kearsney Abbey in Dover, as there is plenty of space for kids to run around, whilst also providing scenic backdrops.
Selecting the best time of day
Where possible, I always recommend booking family photoshoots for the last 2-hours of the day. As the sun starts to set, you get the most gorgeous golden soft light, which creates stunning images. You do need to balance this against any little ones getting tired and grumpy, and if this too late in the day, you could either aim for a family shoot in late spring or early autumn (when the sunsets earlier) or aim to host the session in the afternoon.
What to wear?
When selecting your outfits, the most important thing is to wear something you will be comfortable in! I always recommend avoiding bright colours and clothing with big logos and designs. It always best to wear neutral colours and greys, blacks, whites, creams, olive and browns look awesome against a natural backdrop.
Make it fun!
I strongly believe that family photoshoots should be as fun and relaxed as possible! As a parent of three children, I know full well how stressful it can be to get everyone fed, dressed and in the car on time. For my family sessions, I allocate more than enough time to capture images and I aim to focus on capturing relaxed portraits as well as shots of you guys having fun together.
If you are interested in a family photoshoot in Kent, feel free to drop me a message and we can have a chat about any ideas you may have. My 2-hours sessions are available for £175, where you will typically get between 30-40 edited images.
