Time keeps on ticking and ticking, children grow older, and our elders ripen into their golden years. Freezing moments in time through photography can be one of the best ways to enjoy and remember precious family moments, helping families bond and have something to last through time.


Here are a few helpful tips to consider for family photos in South Gippsland:


Outdoor Themes in Leongatha, South Gippsland 

Indoor photos can be fantastic because it’s a lot easier to control the lighting and there’s no need to worry about the weather. Family photos taken indoors, whether in a studio or simply at home, can be lasting memories.


Outdoor photos can sometimes be a little trickier to manage, but there is much more versatility in the sorts of scenes you can capture. This is especially the case in an area like South Gippsland, which has no shortage of natural beauty and just about any setting you can imagine. This includes rainforests and waterfalls such as Agnes Falls, rugged beaches, the Wilsons Promontory National Park, and many other breathtaking natural backdrops that we’re blessed to have in South Gippsland.


Don’t discount the opportunity to do your family photo shoot outdoors on account of the weather. Plan ahead and dress accordingly and consult a friendly, qualified photographer in Leongatha for top tips on locations for your perfect photo shoot.


Play Around with Playful Poses and Scenes

One of the hallmarks of an experienced photographer is their ability to understand the dynamics of their clients - in this case, families. Standing perfectly still like robots seemed to have been quite a trend back at the start of the 20th century, but we’ve come a long way since then and fun, spontaneous poses are a lot more natural-looking!


Of course, nobody knows your family better than yourself so it’s almost always best to engage in authentic activities that your family normally would do to capture that authenticity in both your smile and on the camera.


Some ideas include giving your children piggyback rides, swinging them around, tickling, or just a big hug with the whole family. Young children engaged in play and bonding with the family will look great on the camera and create unforgettable memories.


Bring Your Family Pets

Whether you’re a family of 3, 4, or many more, you might be a lot happier with the furry members of your family in the scene. Well, some animals are quite challenging to snap a shot or two with, like cats, but well-behaved pups can certainly take centre stage for your family photos and bring some natural smiles to your children (and you and your spouse).


Dogs in particular can make outdoor photo shoots a lot more fun and tie together the whole scene. It doesn’t matter if he’s a small breed or a big boy that thrives in large, open spaces, a well-behaved and trained dog shouldn’t have any problems sitting still for a few precious moments to capture beautiful photos.


Consider bringing some treats along to make the experience more rewarding for your dog. Treats can also be used to command certain behaviours like sitting still as the photographer takes the perfect shot. Of course, dogs running and jumping about can also make for fantastic spontaneous shots as well.


KL Photography

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