Every mom wants a beautiful portrait of her kids. Anyone who says otherwise is totally full of it.
Read on to find out some of my secrets for success with sibling photo shoots! (That’s a total tongue twister).
As a photographer, the goal is to get them as close in proximity that’s comfortable for them, AND make the mom GASP when she see’s the finished result. I prefer window or studio light for 2 siblings, and tend to go outside for more than 2. Below are examples of my studio work, I’ll blog part 2. in the future!
I like to keep the background simple, no distracting clothing for the most timeless, classy look.
Secret #1. Photograph them in a way that I would if it were my own children. This means, keep them connected. I’ll use their arms, cheeks, etc. to create a circle of love.
This was shot with window light, one reflector, mid-day. This is what every mother should have of her kids! I want this of my kids!!!! I am putting this on my bucket list.
If the siblings are younger it can be way more challenging, but just as rewarding. These twins were totally unaware of me, I was secretly pretending to photograph their new baby twin brother and sister. They had climbed up my step ladder, as soon as I got down. I had to act quick and turn my camera away from their siblings and catch this fleeting moment. So, Secret #2. Don’t let them know you are shooting. And when they see you, smile. They will smile back 9 out of 10 times. DON’T TELL THEM TO SAY CHEESE!
Secret #3. Find the emotion. Remember, it’s not about the CLOTHES, it’s about the connection they share, the bond. . . Emotion is the element I try to thread through all my images of children. Kids will mimic adults’ emotions, happy, joy, laughter, and then, in the moments right after, you may capture something like this. . .
Secret #4. Don’t over think it! This brother/sister duo above came in for sports montages so they weren’t prepared to bring extra portrait clothing. No need to worry, take the shirt off the brother, wrap the sister in a neutral colored fabric, and voila!
I’ll leave you with one of my favorites sibling shots this year . . .
COMING SOON . . . SECRETS TO GETTING WHAT EVERY MOTHER WANTS PART 2. . . Siblings Outdoors.
Stay tuned!
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