Picture this, you’re the well-known photographer in your family and they ask you to help them take some good family photos. Here are some of my tips to help take great family photos!
Arrange by height
It might be obvious but I prefer to arrange height tallest to shortest inward and down. It creates a classic group photo dynamic and many people enjoy the organization and neatness.
Arrange by age
If your family isn’t the type to wait for you to group them by height then I would recommend organizing by age from oldest to youngest downward. I think this represents a family tree in a way and can show many generations if you do it right.
Color coordination
You might not be able to control this but if you can plan it in advance, color coordination can make ANY photo stand out. Depending on your backdrop I would recommend white or another vibrant color that pops out. It is best to avoid black because it blends in.
- Spencer Messmann