Professional Family Photography

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Professional Family Photography
For those who are wanting to go for professional
family portraits (or newborn photography or
couple maternity photography), the following
suggestions can prove to be quite handy.
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Tips and ideas for family portrait
photographers1. Dressing Up The GroupAs their
Family Portrait Photography you may may request
the group to dress similarly, or if they choose
portraying individual styles, then request them
to wear outfits having related tones or a neutral
shade. It not only makes it easier for exposure
and retouching, but also helps in that the
photograph does not appear old or look dated few
years down the lane.
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2. Make use of natural light For an effective
family portrait capture the shoot either early
morning or late in the afternoon. If these slots
are not comfortable and you are required to shoot
during mid afternoon only, go for a spot thats
not exposed to direct sunlight and is either
hidden from sun or inside the building.
3. Choose effective background A background
which is uncluttered, natural and has soft colors
will make sure that the family remains in the
highlight and isnt overpowered by any
detractions. One additional thing to remember is
that there should not be any unimportant and
embarrassing things in the background. You may
also consider to blur the background somewhat so
as to focus more on the family.
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Tips for Professional Baby Photography

• Click Many Pictures
• You cant expect a baby to give a great pose for
  you, so the better thing to do is to click quite
  a few of pictures in succession. It will
  guarantee that at least one of those several
  captures contains an excellent shot.

2. Use natural lighting As with family
portraits photography, the use of natural light
would vastly improve baby photography also.
However, the important point to keep in mind is
to utilize natural lighting of early morning or
late evening and not the harsh afternoon sun
rays.
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3. Capture the smile You can either attempt to
evoke a hearty laugh or a natural smile from the
newborn baby on your own, or ask for the parents
assistance. The effort will definitely be
worthwhile!
4. Keep it classic Black and white photographs
appear classic and timeless and are another great
way to professionally shoot newborns. If opting
for monochrome, select a contrasting background
and light to generate a dramatic effect.
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Some quick tips for Professional Maternity
Photography

1. Choose the location of the shoot based upon the
   clients preference. For those who need more
   privacy, indoor shoots are better. But if at all
   the client does not have such reservations, then
   outdoor locations can produce great end result.

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2. Reduce the clutter in the photo by
highlighting the mother-to-be. Thats the most
important requirement of the photograph and so
any distracting backgrounds or colors have to be
eliminated.
3. Make the client feel relaxed and confident
about her body. Pregnant women are usually very
critical of their bodies, but as their
photographer it is your responsibility to make
them comfortable during the shoot so that it can
get shown in the photos as well.
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4. Try to include the family in the photographs
whenever possible. Focusing the mothers
relationship with her family and highlighting the
love of her partner and children can add immense
warmth and character to the photograph.
As a professional maternity photographer, it is
your job to make this maternity photography a
memorable experience for your client.
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Contact information

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