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Family Photography Session Tips

  • May 24, 2023
  • 2 min read

Here are some tips to keep in mind when planning a family photo shoot in Branson Missouri:

  1. 1. Choose the right location: The location you choose will set the tone for your photos. Consider a scenic outdoor location or a special spot that has meaning to your family.

  2. Coordinate outfits: Make sure everyone’s outfits complement each other and avoid busy patterns or clashing colors.

  3. Timing is everything: Schedule your shoot during the optimal time of day for lighting, usually early morning or late afternoon. I usually say 1 hour and 30 minutes before sunset for the best lighting!

  4. Keep it relaxed: I love photographing families in traditional poses that have natural expressions and capture candids too! Sometimes those are my favorites!

  5. Don’t forget about props: Props can add a fun element to your photoshoot and show off your family’s personality. I’ve even had clients bring signs with their last name.

  6. Bottom line, you need to Hire a professional photographer: A skilled photographer can capture the best shots and make sure everyone looks great.

    Branson Family Photographer. sheri holloway photography

Here’s my shot list with a sprinkling of candids thrown in too!


Family Photoshoot List:

  • Entire Family (3 Combinations)

    1. Traditional Portrait (standing)

    2. Mom or Dad (or both) sitting, children all around)

    3. Walking/Running

  • Mom & dad (Several Poses)

  • Just Mom, Just Dad

  • Siblings

  • Mom with daughters, and then just sons

  • Dad with sons, then just daughters

  • Parents with each child

  • Each Child Separately


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Multiple Family Shot List:

  • Entire Family (2 or 3 combinations/locations)

    1. -Lined up

    2. -Grandma and pa in front, families in groupings behind them

  • -Celebrate! (Balloons or Bubbles!)

  • Grandma and Grandpa

  • Just Grandma, Just Grandpa

  • Grandparents with each Grandchild

  • Grandparents with ALL Grands

  • All Grandkids Together

  • Each Family unit

  • Grandma and pa with just their children

  • Then add in Spouses


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Branson Missouri Family Photographer
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EXTRA PHOTO IDEAS:

  • All Girls, All Boys

  • Each couple

  • Each set of Siblings

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Remember to have fun and enjoy the experience! Call me to set up a family photo session today!

PHOTOSHOOT LOCATION IDEAS AROUND BRANSON MISSOURI:

Branson / Nature:

  • Stockstill Park (Melody Penner Road)

  • Dewey Short Visitor Center/Dam

  • Big Cedar ($150 fee)

  • Moonshine Beach/Chateau on the Lake

  • Our Home/Pond/Waterfall/Barn Forsyth/Studio

  • Field by our home


Branson Urban:

  • The Landing

  • Starbucks/Downtown Area


Springfield:

  • Springfield Nature Center (Old Bridge area by Highland Springs)

  • Nathanael Green Park

  • Oriental Gardens at Nathanael Green

  • Phelps Grove (Sarah and Jordan)

  • Fellows Lake

  • Commercial Street

  • Springfield Courthouse

  • Parking garages and go to the top of parking garage (by the old Firehouse in Springfield)

  • Mediacom Ice Park/Train Tracks


Lake of the Ozarks:

  • Haha Tonka

  • Lake of the Ozarks State Park

  • Linn Creek Mo


Arkansas Bluffs:

  • Whitaker Point

  • Sam’s Throne


Fayetteville:

  • Square

  • Walton park


Bentonville:

  • Square


Ozark, MO

  • Square

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