We love making family photos here at The Headshot Works. Once a family is booked for their professional photo session we find that they are looking forward to having their photos taken. It’s a wonderful time when they come together as a family. And, they have prepared for the professional session by making sure hair, makeup and clothing are perfect for a group photograph. It’s a time to savor because, once photographed, this moment will live forever on the living room wall or in a family album.
But, as is true with most groups, there can be one or two folks that may be out or sorts. By out-of-sorts we mean that their mood just isn’t with the rest of the group. Frequently this could be one or two of the children who don’t like being dressed up and being told how to “behave for the photographer”. It’s a challenge.
We take pride in being able to get both children and adults relaxed and comfortable with the photo session. For children in particular we’ve found that letting them “be themselves” and allowing them to explore their surroundings to be very effective. In the session when this image was taken the young boy on the left (in white) simply didn’t want to be with the group. By letting him “run away” from the group it allowed him to realize his family was having all the fun and he returned to the shoot and, in a great mood.
The added bonus for the photographer is being with a family that is sharing the experience of a photo shoot and knowing that they will be receiving a meaningful set of images.
