Ideal Locations for Your Family Session

Choosing the Ideal Location for Your Family Photo Session

Family photos are timeless and if you are looking to update your family portraits or take some for the first time, you might be wondering about what location to use for them.

Here are some things to consider before choosing a location:

• Comfort - A family photoshoot is where you get to smile, laugh and be yourselves. If some of your family members are shy then you might not want to choose a very public spot.
• Personalities - What makes your family unique? Choose a location that fits in with who you are as a family. Do you enjoy spending time in your garden or on a couch reading books? Perhaps you spend lots of time outdoors and on camping trips? Your location should speak to your personalities.
• Convenience - Take each member of your family into consideration. What are their ages and needs? If you have two toddlers that might need to use a bathroom at any time, then a remote spot is probably not the best idea.

Family Photoshoot Location Ideas

• At Home - Sometimes the best shots can be taken right at home. Get your family outside in the garden or setup your living room for a classic look and feel.
• In the City - For a more modern feel to your photos you could get out in the city and take a few photos next to an interesting building or in a funky alley way.
• In Nature - If you’re looking for a calm, natural setting then choose an outdoor location. Parks and forests make for beautiful backdrops.
• In Studio - If you’re looking for a more private setting where you can use props and backdrops, then a studio setting might be more for you. Studio photos will also give you the option to take more posed, structured photos.

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Samantha S. Marshall is an award-winning photographer, specializing in portraiture, architectural history, nature, wedding and corporate photography with a style consisting of colorful and energetic imagery. Running a client-friendly, service-oriented business she believes that great creativity often is the result of a collaborative effort and values working closely with her clients. Based in Northern Virginia, she is a huge supporter of many special interest groups including mental illness awareness, the rescue community and helping others to find their own artistic passions. Samantha has been featured regionally and internationally in print and online publications including Professional Photographers of America (PPA) Magazine, Elan Magazine, O, The Oprah Magazine, Around Reston, Modern Reston, and the Connection Newspaper.?Visit Samantha's website?to learn more about her or book a private session.