If you’ve booked more than one family photography session, you already know there’s no one-size-fits-all approach! Whether you’re photographing a family with younger children or an extended family with older siblings, it’s essential to have some good photography prompts up your sleeve to help them relax, have fun and show their authentic selves.
If you have some family photography sessions on the books, it definitely pays to be prepared! Here are some great go-to photography prompts for posing families, so you can shoot with confidence and add even more stellar shots to your growing portfolio.
“Nose kisses!”
As far as prompting ideas go, this is one of the best posing prompts for younger families!
To capture this adorable shot, have a parent squat down while the child leans forward, bringing them nose to nose. This would also be a great photo prompt for families with two little ones, as each parent will receive a nose kiss!
Finish this sentence: “Grandma cooks the best…”
Who doesn’t love grandma’s cooking? As you’re searching for prompts for your extended family photoshoots, consider questions and statements that stir up warm, fuzzy feelings between the grandchildren and grandparents! For this sweet prompt, have grandma sit and have the grandchildren cuddle close for a sweet, snuggly shot.
“Lead your mama to your favorite flower!”
One of the best ways to mix up your family photoshoot, this prompt invites a little role reversal!
Ask the child to hold the parent's hand and walk towards an object nearby. It brings a sense of candidness to the photo and makes it seem as if the child is leading the parent.
“Look at the person who sleeps the most in your family!”
If you’re photographing a family with multiple children and a baby, this is one of those posing prompts that’s guaranteed to be a hit! Instruct one of the parents to sit in between their partner’s legs as they hold the baby in their arms. Then, have the older children sit around them and tickle the baby.
“Show me who can do the sweetest smile for the longest.”
This is one of those easy photography prompts that can help everyone feel more at home in front of the camera! Have the family hug with the parents in the middle and the youngest on a parent’s shoulders (or the parent holding them) and ask everyone for their sweetest smile.
Download the Unscripted App for even more prompts
Searching for more family photography prompting ideas? Download the free Unscripted App!
Whether you’re searching for prompts to inspire more movement or some silly posing inspiration, this handy app offers tons of free photography poses and prompts, so you’ll never run out of fresh ideas for your upcoming family photo sessions – so you can focus more attention on growing your photography business and attracting more clients.
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