How to make your family photos unique?

Every family that I work with is completely unique and that comes through in the photography no matter where the pictures are being taken, what is worn or what we’re doing. Here I am going to share how you can make your photos unique and have all your friends asking who did your photos and where did you get the inspiration?

Start with who you family is. What do you like to do for fun? Where do you like to go on Saturdays? What is different about your family? What do you value? Are you calm? Do you giggle a lot? Do you go hiking? Do you spend Saturday at the farmers market? There are so many ways to make your pictures stand out. So always begin by thinking about who you are, maybe jot down some ideas and talk it through with your family and photographer.

What do you want your photos to look and feel like?

The feeling you get when looking at your photos is almost more important than what the actual photos look like, so think about this when planning your session. Do you want your photos to look joyful? Or maybe you want them to be al little bit intense. How intimate do you want your photos to feel? Do you want to let other people see a glimpse into your life?If you were to put your photos on the wall, what kinds of colors would you like them to have? Maybe a little bit earthy? Or maybe you like more of an urban look with the concrete and brick?

Next, let’s narrow down some ideas. Here are some of my best ideas for family photo inspiration to help your photos really grab attention.

Location matters so much, location will set the stage for the activity during the session, the colors that will be present in your photos and what type of attire that you wear. Here are my favorite location options.

Location Inspiration:

-River/Lake

-Beach

-Mountain

-Field

-Urban

-Industrial

-Home

-Farm

-Farmer’s Market

-Fair

Wardrobe Inspiration:

(FOR MOM)

-Dress (on the casual side)

-Romper

-Cardigan

-Leggings and sweaters

-Flare jeans and boots

(FOR DAD)

-Jeans and a t-shirt

-Chinos and a button up

-Joggers and a t-shirt

-Work pants and boots

(FOR THE KIDS)

-Dress

-Romper

-Coveralls

-Button ups and khakis

-Fitted Onesies

Activity Inspiration:

-Cuddling at home

-Fishing

-Paddleboarding

-Gardening

-Horseback riding

-Farm life

-Rock Climbing

-Camping

-Exploring a field

The options are absolutely endless. Just know that your photos do not have to look like everyone else’s. You can get as creative as you want with your family pictures and I promise people will still stop and ask about them when they’re on your wall. Definitely make sure you hire a photographer who is open to a more unique idea, most photographers are not, because they are worried about having very consistent portfolios. I specialize in this type of photography, so there’s no fear here with doing something a little bit out of the box. Don’t forget to book family photos when you’re traveling on vacation, that’s a great way to save the memory and get photos that are unique from what all your friends at home have.

Interested in booking a unique, activity-based family session with Britt Harvey in Spokane, Wasington?

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