A family photo shoot with extended family members is a great way to document your family and strengthen relationships among family members. Whether you’re planning a small gathering of close relatives or a large reunion of distant relatives, an extended family photo shoot can be a great time for everyone involved.

An extended family photo session will create a legacy for future generations. Whether it’s a get-together of aunts, uncles, cousins, and grandparents or a multi-generational reunion of extended family, having a professional photographer on hand to capture these moments of togetherness is priceless. A family photo shoot can also help bridge the gap between generations by allowing younger relatives to get to know their older family members better.

A portrait session with your entire extended family is a wonderful way to foster connections among your relatives. In a world where we’re often separated by miles and time, having a tangible reminder of the bond between family members can help bring everyone closer together. It’s also a great opportunity to celebrate each other’s accomplishments, share stories, and build new memories.

Finally, an extended family photo shoot is a great way to have fun and create lasting memories. With a professional photographer at the helm, everyone can enjoy the experience of getting their picture taken and let the photographer do the work. The photographer can tell you how to pose for different photo combinations and will also capture candid family moments.

Now onto posing. Capturing the entire extended family in a single frame can be a daunting task, but it’s certainly possible with a little bit of planning and the right posing ideas and combinations with a professional photographer. Here are some tips for getting the perfect extended family photo. 

Start by talking with your photographer and deciding on the various compositions of your photos. You will want to center some photos around the grandparents and also make sure each family is equally represented. You can also discuss including activities that the whole family can do together, such as playing a game or having a picnic. 

Here are some ideas to get you started, but your photographer is the best one to help you decide what works best with your family and their style of photography.

• Whole family
• Individual families
• Grandparents with grandchildren
• Grandparents with their adult children
• Group shots of siblings
• Couples
• Adult siblings
• Individual portraits of each child

These are just a few ideas for getting the perfect extended family photos. With a little bit of planning, creativity, and a great photographer, you’ll be able to capture beautiful photos that you’ll treasure for years to come. 

Choosing clothing for an extended family portrait session can seem overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be. With my help, I can coordinate the looks of all your family members so that everyone looks their best in the photos. I include complimentary styling service with all of my portrait sessions. But here’s a few suggestions if you’re going to DIY it:

First, decide on a color palette for the family to follow. Aim for colors that are complementary, without everyone dressing in the same color. If you have a large extended family, consider using one dominant color and different shades of complementary colors for everyone to wear. Include a few patterns or textures for interest, but nothing that clashes.

Second, think about the desired feel of your photos. Are you going for a casual look or a more formal one? If you’re going for a casual feel, jeans are a great choice. If you’d like a formal look, suggest that everyone dress in dressy pants and blouses, suits, dresses, and skirts. You can even go with a semi-formal look if you are all dressed up and together for a family wedding! 

There are many products that you can order from your photographer to display your extended family portraits. You can even all join together and buy the grandparents a large portrait or album as a gift. Talk to your photographer to find out what specific products they offer, but here are a few examples:

• Custom albums 
• Framed prints
• Canvas prints
• Other wall art
• Folio boxes with matted prints
• Cards
• Tabletop displays
• Ornaments

Family portrait sessions with extended family are a great way to bring everyone together, capture the moment in time before more years pass by, create a memory with the whole family included, and give gifts with the portraits. Extended family portrait sessions provide an opportunity for all the members of your family to come together and take a photo that will be cherished for years to come. By taking a family portrait, you have the chance to document a special time in your family’s life. It also gives you the chance to give gifts to each other with the portraits. An extended family portrait session is an opportunity to make lasting memories that all generations can enjoy.

Hi I’m Tracy, and I love photographing extended families in the Greensburg, PA area! I’d love to chat with you about documenting your family memories! Let’s chat about your family and your ideas for your portrait session! Click here to reach out!