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The Checklist for Successful Family Photo Sessions


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Opening photo albums and reminiscing old times is one of the most cherished activities shared between families. There’s something heartwarming about looking back at memories together, whether candid photos or professionally taken family photo sessions.

 

Investing in a family portrait session is a significant decision, but, a family portrait session is an investment in both art and connection, capturing the essence of your family for years to come. Hence, it’s equally essential that families also know what to do during these events.

 

Fortunately, Jac&Mac Photography has you covered! Ensure you’ll have no less than perfect family portraits with these tips and tricks!

 

Choose and Book an Expert Photographer

 

Regardless of how adorable you’ve dressed your family, it’s the professional photographer who would create the image you want to pass on for generations to come. If you’re looking for a team specializing in family portrait photography in Virginia, Maryland, and Philadelphia, you don’t have to look any further!

 

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Jac&Mac Photography can guarantee the best experience and results for your family photo sessions. However, as we can be busy, booking us earlier is advised to better secure a schedule. Once booked, the team will work closely with you to ensure we align with your needs and perfectly meet your expectations.

 

No matter what mood or theme you want us to capture, we will deliver!

 

Consider All Options and Other Factors

 

Family photo sessions are easy-breezy when it’s done indoors. But if you want a more personal experience, we encourage our clients to opt for outdoor photoshoots and choose locations that resonate with them. These photos should be a way for you to look back on fond memories as they perfectly capture cherished times within your family.

 

When choosing to go outdoors, you must also consider weather conditions and other environmental factors that could affect your session. If your schedule falls during a rainy period, our studio is also open for your family.





Organize a Theme and Pose for Your Family Photo Sessions

 

Family photo sessions should be perfect down to a T.

 

Jac&Mac Photography encourages our clients to choose and stick to a theme to achieve a neater and more organized portrait. With a location in mind, you should also ensure your outfits are appropriate for where you’ll be. Most importantly, your family should look cozy, comfortable, and united for your photographs.





Once your outfits have been planned, it’s time to think of poses! Although we discourage getting too posey, organizing how you want things to turn out is never bad. When it comes to family portraits, being comfortable and natural is the perfect way to be. The closer and more playful or casual you are with each other, the better your photos will look.

 

If you approach your family photo sessions casually, chances are your photos will look candid (despite them being not). This should be how you aim to appear, so there’s less chance of you getting embarrassed when you flip through your albums in the future. If you have kids, being personally excited and natural about it will rub off on them, making the whole session easy.

 

Give yourself plenty of time to organize these events for your family. Don’t rush into it, or you risk getting chaotic photos. Lastly, have fun! Things rarely go how you planned or wanted them to. But the most important thing to remember is that the day is for your family to capture memories.

 

If you’re looking for a team to capture your wonderful family, Jac&Mac Photography is here to offer our services. Schedule a call now!

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