{"id":767,"date":"2022-06-09T23:44:19","date_gmt":"2022-06-09T23:44:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.flytographer.com\/blog\/family-photo-ideas-with-kids\/"},"modified":"2022-06-09T23:44:19","modified_gmt":"2022-06-09T23:44:19","slug":"family-photo-ideas-with-kids","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/flyphotoprod.wpenginepowered.com\/blog\/family-photo-ideas-with-kids\/","title":{"rendered":"Top 5 Family Photo Ideas With Kids"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Booking a photoshoot on your family vacation is a top tip when you\u2019re travelling with kids. As we all know, travelling as a family is no small feat, so hiring a Flytographer means those hard-earned family vacation memories won\u2019t be forgotten and will live on as cherished memories <\/span>foreverrr<\/span><\/em>! \ud83e\udd17 Enlisting the help of an \u201coutsider\u201d also means <\/span>everyone<\/span><\/em> gets to be in the photos, and, even better, family portraits with one of our professional photographers\u2019 can also be FUN! \ud83c\udf89 <\/span>The fear parents sometimes feel about engaging everyone during a family photo session may seem intimidating, but trust us, our team of photographers all around the world are well-versed in the topic of families, photos, <\/span>and <\/span><\/em>fun, no matter your age or dynamics. \ud83c\udf0e This is your chance to tuck away phones, pass the camera reigns, and give in to the fun that family photos can be. Read on for some awesome pose inspiration and family photo ideas with kids!<\/span><\/p>\n

Are your kids actually toddlers<\/a> and babies<\/a> still or already teenagers<\/a>? We made guides for them too! \ud83d\udc7c\ud83c\udffc <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Photo: Taena in Maui for Flytographer.<\/span><\/a> <\/strong>Vanessa and family capture memories on a family trip to Hawaii with a photoshoot.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Pose Idea #1: Swing the Youngest <\/b><\/h2>\n

\u201cSwing the Youngest\u201d is one of our classic posing ideas and a real kid-pleaser. 99% of kiddos like to be swung, and those who are swing<\/span>ing<\/span><\/i> are sure to wear out long before the swing-<\/span>ees<\/span><\/i>! \ud83d\ude05 To give grown-ups a break, this can be a fun idea for older siblings, or even a mix of a parent and sibling as they swing the youngest family member. This \u201cpose\u201d is also super flexible and easily adapted whether you\u2019re in sand, grass, hard ground, or even while jumping off curbs, rocks, and more. Mom wearing a dress? Use that spare hand to play with the dress or toss hair to feel fresh and candid. Get creative and have fun! \u270c\ud83c\udffe<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Photo: Claudia in Cancun for Flytographer. <\/span><\/a><\/strong>Chitra and family capture memories together on a family vacation in Mexico with a photoshoot.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Pose Idea #2: Walk & Talk <\/b><\/h2>\n

The \u201cWalk & Talk\u201d is perfect for smaller families and especially great if there are camera-shy or nervous little family members. Your family can create quite a distance between yourself and your Flytographer, and make your walk as slow or as quick as you\u2019d like! It\u2019s fun for grown-ups to ask silly questions or tell funny jokes to get the giggles flowing. Don\u2019t forget you can lean down for a kiss or show off some dance moves as you go! It helps to keep hands connected (\u201cDon\u2019t let go! Whatever happens, <\/span>don\u2019t let go<\/span><\/i>!\u201d) so everyone stays moving at the same pace. If there are only a couple of walkers (i.e.: a parent and child, or a couple of siblings), try linking arms, putting arms over shoulders, or ask them, your walkers, to make up another way to move (carefully) while staying connected with each other! The photography ideas for this one are endless. \ud83d\udcf8 It\u2019s also a great way to include the creativity of your kiddos.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Photo: Amanda in New York City for Flytographer.<\/span><\/a> <\/strong>Jody and daughter capture memories on a Mother-Daughter trip to NYC with a family photoshoot.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Pose Idea #3: Hold Hands & Jump <\/b><\/h2>\n

At some point in every photo shoot, energy gets going, and little legs feel like MOVING \u2026 cue the jumping! Holding hands and jumping as a whole family gets the laughter flowing (have you ever tried to coordinate a group jump? It takes some practice! \ud83d\ude09), and since laughter is what we\u2019re going for, hang on and jump away. Photography tip: the most flattering photos <\/span>typically <\/span><\/em>happen on the up-jump when hair and skirts have gravity working in their favour, but don\u2019t get too in-your-head with this one \u2014 remember FUN is what we\u2019re going for, and what will keep your kids coming back for more vacation photo shoots. <\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Photo: Kelsey in Charleston for Flytographer. <\/span><\/a><\/strong>Montoya and family capture memories on their trip to Charleston with a family photoshoot.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Photo: Natalie in Honolulu for Flytographer. <\/span><\/a><\/strong>Montoya and family capture memories on the beach in Hawaii with a family photoshoot.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Pose Idea #4: Give Me Space <\/b><\/h2>\n

It\u2019s always high on the priority list to get some photos of just the kids, or just the parents, so have the kids break away from the parents and focus on smaller groupings. If some people in your group need a break \u2014 kids, dad, you know the look: \u201cI need a minute\u2026 and some SPACE!\u201d \u2014 by all means adjust these groupings as the mood takes you! Try having mom & dad snuggle together for some solo time, while kids high-five, hug, run in circles, play tag, and just have fun. This separation allows your Flytographer to get photos of the different groups, as well as everyone in the groupings with some added depth (think the parents holding hands in the background while kids are running in circles closer to the front of the frame). This pose tends to take on a life of its own, and that\u2019s the point! Like the rest of your vacation: have an open mind and roll with it. Let your beautiful family shine!\u2728<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Photo: Claudia in Lisbon for Flytographer.<\/span><\/a> <\/strong>Jason and family capture memories on a family trip to Lisbon. <\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Pose Idea #5: Group Hug <\/b><\/h2>\n

To counteract all the space and movement we\u2019ve created, and all that energy that has been flowing, now it\u2019s time to capture some candid moments by getting everyone CLOSE for some family love. \ud83e\udd17 Calling for a big group hug is the perfect way for your Flytographer to capture not only wide shots, but also some close-ups of big grins and cute nose bumps. These special moments lead to images that really capture the relationship between family members \u2014 whether there are just two of you travelling together, or if you\u2019re in a large family, allowing for this closeness and informality brings out the best expressions and the most natural smiles. It\u2019s fun to call for a \u201cbreak!\u201d in the middle of the hug (which almost always turns into a tickle-fest), and then a reconfiguration of the group hug for a second round of affection and laughter.  <\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Photo: Flytographer in Maui.<\/span><\/a> <\/strong>Brian and family capture memories on a trip to Maui with a family photoshoot.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Best Time of Day  <\/b><\/h2>\n

Choosing a time for your photo shoot can be subjective, but typically mornings are the best time for many families \u2014 the start of the day means everyone has fresh (and clean\ud83d\ude09) clothes, there are fewer crowds, and if you\u2019re in a warm climate, typically this also means cooler temperatures and less direct sunlight. As a parent it\u2019s also helpful to schedule early so you can lead with, \u201cWe\u2019re going to start with some fun photos together, and then when we\u2019re done we get to have some yummy food and enjoy the rest of our day with zero-pressure to take photos!\u201d It\u2019s a reassuring thing to \u201ccheck off the list\u201d and know that no matter whichselfies do or don\u2019t turn out, you\u2019ll have a stunning gallery of family photos as keepsakes when you\u2019re back home.<\/span><\/p>\n

Flytographer specializes in natural light photos, but that doesn\u2019t necessarily mean there is a bad time of day! \u2600\ufe0f Check with your local photographer for their thoughts and preferences if you\u2019re flexible on timing since each area can vary greatly in terms of light. There can be a huge difference between what time of day works well for your kids (\ud83d\ude34) and the time a photographer may suggest, so work together to make a well-timed shoot happen, leading to happy, FUN, successful family pictures!<\/span><\/p>\n

A reminder that \u201cgolden hour\u201d is the first hour after the sun rises, and the last hour before the sun sets. These photos have a really particular glow about them that lots of people love. Depending on where you\u2019re travelling, and the season, it may be a lot of fun to incorporate your shoot during golden hour. \ud83c\udf05<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Photo: Tati in Playa del Carmen for Flytographer.<\/span><\/a> <\/strong>Kate an family capture memories in Mexico on a family photoshoot with Flytographer.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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How to Use the Photos  <\/b><\/h2>\n

Getting family photos on vacation is the perfect way to get dreamy images in beautiful locations for the walls of your family home! \ud83c\udfe1 Changing up (or creating) a gallery wall of great photos from your vacation means not only is everyone <\/span>in<\/span><\/i> the photo, but you have the amazing memories of a trip to remember every time you look at your walls. <\/span><\/p>\n

Don\u2019t forget using your family pictures for social media, holiday or Christmas cards, or gifts to grandparents are perfect uses following your photoshoot.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Photo: Cheryl in Ft. Lauderdale for Flytographer.<\/span><\/a> <\/strong>Harpreet and family capture memories in Florida with a family photoshoot.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Photo: Justin in Washington DC for Flytographer. <\/span><\/a><\/strong>Harpreet and family capture memories in DC with a family photoshoot.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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