Capturing The Modern Family Portrait
Conducting a photo shoot with an entire family requires skills beyond professional camera handling. Join family photographer Tamara Lackey on location and in the studio as she teaches you everything you need to know to conduct a successful family photo session that stands out from the crowd. During each shoot, Tamara offers tips and best practices of how to handle the moment - both in terms of the technical side of camera specs as well as dealing with the family dynamic. <br> <br> This class is perfect for anyone looking to get into or needs to brush up on family portrait photography.
Release Date: 2013-01-23
Lessons
Introduction
<p>Join Tamara as she introduces the topics and concepts covered in this class.</p>
Duration: 1 mins 29 seconds
Gear Guide
<p>Tamara walks through all of the gear she uses in a typical family portrait session.</p>
Duration: 12 mins 8 seconds
Finding the Best Location
<p>Finding the right location for bringing out the best in your family group is an important aspect of a successful session.</p>
Duration: 13 mins 28 seconds
Preparing the Family for the Shoot
<p>The client's mindset can make or break the shoot, so it is important to set the stage for what will happen during the shoot to get them prepared.</p>
Duration: 9 mins 25 seconds
Fast Moving Subjects
<p>Working with kids will inevitably involve trying to photograph fast moving subjects. Tamara walks through how she prepares for capturing the peak of action.</p>
Duration: 10 mins 38 seconds
Posing Families
<p>Remembering all the poses you want to capture during the activity of a shoot can be tricky. Over time, Tamara developed a portable posing playbook to help keep her on track.</p>
Duration: 9 mins 19 seconds
Importance of Clothing
<p>The right clothing choices can make a huge impact on the final look of the photos.</p>
Duration: 8 mins 54 seconds
Location Change
<p>Having a few locations within close proximity can help you add variety in looks and poses in the session.</p>
Duration: 11 mins 37 seconds
Managing Family Dynamics
<p>It is entirely normal for family dynamics, such as fighting siblings, to emerge during the shoot. Learn how Tamara tries to manage and channel that energy to make it a successful shoot.</p>
Duration: 8 mins 31 seconds
In the Studio
<p>Due to the confines of studio space there is a greater need to choreograph the movements and poses of the family members.</p>
Duration: 11 mins 48 seconds
Composition Tips
<p>Here is a series of simple compositions to add to your repertoire.</p>
Duration: 9 mins 10 seconds
After the Shoot
<p>There are a number of important tasks to complete after the family has gone home and before you deliver the images to your client.</p>
Duration: 6 mins 42 seconds