On Location Photography – Family Gatherings
Holidays, Birthdays, Graduations; almost any family gathering is a perfect opportunity to take pictures. You are enthusiastic as you bring out the camera to capture memories; however, everyone else doesn’t feel the same way. Some run for cover while others act out.
Fun Photos
If you are able to sneak up on a group of people sharing a laugh this is an opportunity for a fun photo. A child playing with the dog or teasing the cat is another example of a fun photo. Catching people unaware that they are having their picture taken is a great way to get photos that capture the personality of your friends or family.
Be creative with the fun photos, but don’t try to get too much into one picture. Instead, keep it simple while taking lots of pictures from a variety of different angles. This way, you can choose the best ones to copy and share with family.
Posed Photos
One technique that works for posing people is to have them positioned so that their heads are close together. This makes everyone look happy to be around each other.
Clothing is important too. If you are planning ahead for a group photo, wear bright, solid colors. Stripes and Plaids tend to clash with their surroundings and distract the viewer.
Pick the time of day that produces the best light, either early when the sun is just coming up or later when it is about to set. If neither of these times works, then select an area that is not shadowy; yet one where the light doesn’t glare brightly.
On-Site Photographer
Family gatherings and reunions are great opportunities for getting pictures of those you do not see often. Getting everyone’s cooperation can be a challenge.
A professional photographer is a great option; he attends the gathering and walks around getting pictures while you get to enjoy the event and you get to be in some of the pictures instead of taking them.
A good photographer will take some photos discretely, capturing people just being themselves, not posed. He’ll get some of the children in the pool, kids playing volleyball, adults playing horseshoes, etc…
He will interact with people and coax them to pose for some group shots as well. You should end up with a nice variety of pictures from your family reunion; group pictures of individual families; some posed, some enjoying the activities.
For best results, have your photographer show up early, during a time when the light is good and while everyone is looking their best.
Stanley and Judith Shelton are the owners of J & S Portrait America, in business since 1989. They provide on location photography services; they can bring their portable studio to your location and provide studio quality photographs of your event. Visit http://detroitweddingphotograhper.blogspot.com/ for more information.
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