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How to Take a family portrait

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Looking to get your family together somehow? Why not a family portrait? It's both a great keepsake and as an excuse to get everyone together. In this video, learn how to snap a great family portrait.



You Will Need:

• A large group of family members

• A camera

• A tripod

• A large space

• Props of varying heights such as a couch, fireplace, or a stairwell

• Extra fill lighting

• Lighting system (optional) (optional) (optional)

Step 1: Analyze the group

Quickly analyze the group. Do a mental lineup according to family ties, height, age, and affiliations.



Step 2: Choose location

Choose your location and backdrop, either in a cozy area or outside.



Step 3: Arrange the family

Arrange the family. Place immediate family members together, with children near their parents. Place the oldest toward the center. Place pets last.



Step 4: Set up lights

If you're using lights, set them up and align them to your liking.



Step 5: Place camera on tripod

Place your camera on the tripod.



Step 6: Set up camera

Select the appropriate film, aperture, and shutter speed that's appropriate for your shooting conditions.



Step 7: Compose your shot

Compose your shot, fitting the entire family within the frame edges.



Step 8: Meter on the subjects

Using either your in-camera light meter or handheld light meter, meter on the subjects.



Step 9: Take as many shots are you can

Take as many shots as you possibly can before everyone loses their patience and gets fidgety.



Trivia: The Family Portrait is the name given to a picture of the Solar System taken by the Voyage 1 spacecraft.

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