Why Your Family Photos Need Both Candid and Posed Shots
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Candid vs. Posed Photos
Let’s chat about the secret sauce to stunning family photos—mixing candid moments with those beautiful posed portraits. You might wonder, “Why not stick to just one style?” Well….here’s the scoop! Embracing both styles will capture your family’s personality in the most authentic way.
Posed Portraits
Posed portraits are like the spine of your family’s photographic story. They’re the classic, everyone-looking-and-smiling-at-the-camera shots that you’ll frame and hang on your walls and cherish for years. These photos are intentional, showcasing your family’s togetherness in a polished, timeless manner. Think of them as the formal introductions in your family’s visual story.
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Candid Shots
On the flip side, candid shots are the heartbeats between those posed moments—the laughter, the spontaneous hugs, the tickle attacks, and the soft, tender moments that just happen. These snapshots capture your family's true spirit, emotions, and dynamics in their purest form. They tell the story of who you truly are, beyond the coordinated outfits, planned poses and perfect smiles. Can you imagine the beautiful memories these framed images would bring to mind as you walk through your home each day?
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So, Why Mix Both?
Because family life is a beautiful blend of structure and spontaneity, of order and total chaos! Posed photos give you those cornerstone images that anchor your family's memories, while candid shots fill in the vibrant, emotional and crazy details of your story, those details that are unique to your family and your family alone. Together, they offer a fuller, richer photo album that depicts not just how your family looks, but how it feels to be part of it.
Image by Charlotte Kindred Photography
Image by Charlotte Kindred Photography
During your session with me, we’ll craft those perfect posed scenes but also leave plenty of room for natural, unscripted moments to unfold. My goal is to capture your family's magic in its entirety—every laugh, every hug, and all the love that binds you together.
So, ready to create a wonderfully rich tapestry of memories for your family? Let’s combine the beauty of both posed and candid shots to tell your unique story. Your family is one-of-a-kind, and your photos should be too!