{"id":37956,"date":"2023-01-30T22:01:47","date_gmt":"2023-01-30T22:01:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/limelightphotography.net\/?post_type=ll-tips&p=37956"},"modified":"2024-03-15T21:48:05","modified_gmt":"2024-03-15T21:48:05","slug":"natural-smiles-in-family-sessions","status":"publish","type":"ll-tips","link":"https:\/\/limelightphotography.net\/ll-tips\/natural-smiles-in-family-sessions\/","title":{"rendered":"Natural Smiles in Family Sessions"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-theme-palette-5-color has-text-color\" style=\"font-size:18px\"><strong>Capturing natural smiles in family photography can be a challenging task, but with the right approach, it&#8217;s certainly achievable. In this article, I will explore some key strategies and techniques I use to capture your family&#8217;s authentic & natural smiles.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\">1.  Fun & Relaxed Atmosphere<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>I try to create a fun and relaxed atmosphere during your family photo session which really helps elicit natural smiles and genuine emotions from everyone in the family. I believe that through conversation and humour, I can <strong>help families feel at ease <\/strong>and capture candid, real moments. I also direct posing in a way that flatters and highlights everyone&#8217;s unique personality. <\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-image37956_5439a0-0e .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image37956_5439a0-0e\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/limelightphotography.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/001-1-1024x682.webp 1024w,https:\/\/limelightphotography.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/001-1-300x200.webp 300w,https:\/\/limelightphotography.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/001-1-768x512.webp 768w,https:\/\/limelightphotography.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/001-1-1536x1024.webp 1536w,https:\/\/limelightphotography.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/001-1-600x400.webp 600w,https:\/\/limelightphotography.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/001-1.webp 2000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img src=\"https:\/\/limelightphotography.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/001-1-1024x682.jpg\" height=\"682\" width=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/limelightphotography.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/001-1-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/limelightphotography.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/001-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/limelightphotography.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/001-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/limelightphotography.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/001-1-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/limelightphotography.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/001-1-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/limelightphotography.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/001-1.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-38041 sp-no-webp\" alt=\"natural smiles\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"  > <\/picture><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\">2.  Light-Hearted makes for Natural Smiles<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Keeping the session light-hearted and spontaneous helps with capturing natural smiles during a family photo session. As a Calgary family photographer I am open and adaptable to unexpected moments and candid expressions, and I will pivot and change direction when needed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When a session is <strong>fun and relaxed,<\/strong> it allows the family to be more themselves and <strong>less self-conscious<\/strong>, resulting in true and natural smiles. I like to be prepared to go with the flow and adapt to changes in the session. For example, if a child becomes fussy or uncooperative, it&#8217;s important to take a break, have some snacks and regroup, rather than trying to force the situation.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedgallery .kb-gallery-type-masonry.kb-gallery-id-37956_48bc06-70{margin:-5px;}.kb-gallery-type-masonry.kb-gallery-id-37956_48bc06-70 .kadence-blocks-gallery-item{padding:5px;}.kb-gallery-id-37956_48bc06-70 .kadence-blocks-gallery-item .kb-gal-image-radius{border-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;}<\/style><div class=\"kb-gallery-wrap-id-37956_48bc06-70 alignnone wp-block-kadence-advancedgallery\"><ul class=\"kb-gallery-ul kb-gallery-non-static kb-gallery-type-masonry kb-masonry-init kb-gallery-id-37956_48bc06-70 kb-gallery-caption-style-bottom-hover kb-gallery-filter-none kb-gallery-magnific-init\" data-image-filter=\"none\" data-item-selector=\".kadence-blocks-gallery-item\" data-lightbox-caption=\"true\" data-columns-xxl=\"3\" data-columns-xl=\"3\" data-columns-md=\"3\" 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kadence-blocks-gallery-intrinsic\" style=\"padding-bottom:150%;\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/limelightphotography.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/003-1-682x1024.webp 682w,https:\/\/limelightphotography.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/003-1-200x300.webp 200w,https:\/\/limelightphotography.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/003-1-768x1152.webp 768w,https:\/\/limelightphotography.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/003-1-1024x1536.webp 1024w,https:\/\/limelightphotography.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/003-1-600x900.webp 600w,https:\/\/limelightphotography.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/003-1.webp 1333w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 682px) 100vw, 682px\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img src=\"https:\/\/limelightphotography.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/003-1-682x1024.jpg\" height=\"1024\" width=\"682\" srcset=\"https:\/\/limelightphotography.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/003-1-682x1024.jpg 682w, https:\/\/limelightphotography.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/003-1-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/limelightphotography.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/003-1-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/limelightphotography.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/003-1-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/limelightphotography.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/003-1-600x900.jpg 600w, https:\/\/limelightphotography.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/003-1.jpg 1333w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 682px) 100vw, 682px\" class=\"wp-image-38044 sp-no-webp\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-full-image=\"https:\/\/limelightphotography.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/003-1.jpg\" data-light-image=\"https:\/\/limelightphotography.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/003-1.jpg\" data-id=\"38044\"  > <\/picture><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/figure><\/div><\/li><li class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item\"><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item-inner\"><figure class=\"kb-gallery-figure kb-gallery-item-has-link kadence-blocks-gallery-item-hide-caption\" \"><a href=\"https:\/\/limelightphotography.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/004.jpg\" class=\"kb-gallery-item-link\"  ><div class=\"kb-gal-image-radius\" style=\"max-width:1024px;\"><div class=\"kb-gallery-image-contain kadence-blocks-gallery-intrinsic\" style=\"padding-bottom:66%;\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/limelightphotography.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/004-1024x682.webp 1024w,https:\/\/limelightphotography.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/004-300x200.webp 300w,https:\/\/limelightphotography.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/004-768x512.webp 768w,https:\/\/limelightphotography.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/004-1536x1024.webp 1536w,https:\/\/limelightphotography.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/004-600x400.webp 600w,https:\/\/limelightphotography.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/004.webp 2000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img src=\"https:\/\/limelightphotography.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/004-1024x682.jpg\" height=\"682\" width=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/limelightphotography.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/004-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/limelightphotography.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/004-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/limelightphotography.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/004-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/limelightphotography.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/004-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/limelightphotography.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/004-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/limelightphotography.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/004.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" class=\"wp-image-38045 sp-no-webp\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-full-image=\"https:\/\/limelightphotography.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/004.jpg\" data-light-image=\"https:\/\/limelightphotography.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/004.jpg\" data-id=\"38045\"  > <\/picture><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/figure><\/div><\/li><li class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item\"><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item-inner\"><figure class=\"kb-gallery-figure kb-gallery-item-has-link kadence-blocks-gallery-item-hide-caption\" \"><a href=\"https:\/\/limelightphotography.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/006.jpg\" class=\"kb-gallery-item-link\"  ><div class=\"kb-gal-image-radius\" style=\"max-width:683px;\"><div class=\"kb-gallery-image-contain kadence-blocks-gallery-intrinsic\" style=\"padding-bottom:149%;\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/limelightphotography.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/006-683x1024.webp 683w,https:\/\/limelightphotography.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/006-200x300.webp 200w,https:\/\/limelightphotography.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/006-768x1151.webp 768w,https:\/\/limelightphotography.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/006-1025x1536.webp 1025w,https:\/\/limelightphotography.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/006-600x900.webp 600w,https:\/\/limelightphotography.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/006.webp 1334w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img src=\"https:\/\/limelightphotography.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/006-683x1024.jpg\" height=\"1024\" width=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/limelightphotography.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/006-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/limelightphotography.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/006-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/limelightphotography.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/006-768x1151.jpg 768w, https:\/\/limelightphotography.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/006-1025x1536.jpg 1025w, https:\/\/limelightphotography.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/006-600x900.jpg 600w, https:\/\/limelightphotography.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/006.jpg 1334w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" class=\"wp-image-38046 sp-no-webp\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-full-image=\"https:\/\/limelightphotography.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/006.jpg\" data-light-image=\"https:\/\/limelightphotography.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/006.jpg\" data-id=\"38046\"  > <\/picture><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/figure><\/div><\/li><li class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item\"><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item-inner\"><figure class=\"kb-gallery-figure kb-gallery-item-has-link kadence-blocks-gallery-item-hide-caption\" \"><a href=\"https:\/\/limelightphotography.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/007.jpg\" class=\"kb-gallery-item-link\"  ><div class=\"kb-gal-image-radius\" style=\"max-width:1024px;\"><div class=\"kb-gallery-image-contain kadence-blocks-gallery-intrinsic\" style=\"padding-bottom:66%;\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/limelightphotography.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/007-1024x683.webp 1024w,https:\/\/limelightphotography.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/007-300x200.webp 300w,https:\/\/limelightphotography.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/007-768x512.webp 768w,https:\/\/limelightphotography.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/007-1536x1025.webp 1536w,https:\/\/limelightphotography.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/007-600x400.webp 600w,https:\/\/limelightphotography.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/007.webp 2000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img src=\"https:\/\/limelightphotography.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/007-1024x683.jpg\" height=\"683\" width=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/limelightphotography.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/007-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/limelightphotography.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/007-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/limelightphotography.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/007-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/limelightphotography.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/007-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/limelightphotography.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/007-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/limelightphotography.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/007.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" class=\"wp-image-38047 sp-no-webp\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-full-image=\"https:\/\/limelightphotography.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/007.jpg\" data-light-image=\"https:\/\/limelightphotography.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/007.jpg\" data-id=\"38047\"  > <\/picture><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/figure><\/div><\/li><li class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item\"><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item-inner\"><figure class=\"kb-gallery-figure kb-gallery-item-has-link kadence-blocks-gallery-item-hide-caption\" \"><a href=\"https:\/\/limelightphotography.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/008-1.jpg\" class=\"kb-gallery-item-link\"  ><div class=\"kb-gal-image-radius\" style=\"max-width:682px;\"><div class=\"kb-gallery-image-contain kadence-blocks-gallery-intrinsic\" style=\"padding-bottom:150%;\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/limelightphotography.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/008-1-682x1024.webp 682w,https:\/\/limelightphotography.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/008-1-200x300.webp 200w,https:\/\/limelightphotography.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/008-1-768x1152.webp 768w,https:\/\/limelightphotography.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/008-1-1024x1536.webp 1024w,https:\/\/limelightphotography.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/008-1-600x900.webp 600w,https:\/\/limelightphotography.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/008-1.webp 1333w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 682px) 100vw, 682px\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img src=\"https:\/\/limelightphotography.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/008-1-682x1024.jpg\" height=\"1024\" width=\"682\" srcset=\"https:\/\/limelightphotography.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/008-1-682x1024.jpg 682w, https:\/\/limelightphotography.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/008-1-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/limelightphotography.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/008-1-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/limelightphotography.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/008-1-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/limelightphotography.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/008-1-600x900.jpg 600w, https:\/\/limelightphotography.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/008-1.jpg 1333w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 682px) 100vw, 682px\" class=\"wp-image-38048 sp-no-webp\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-full-image=\"https:\/\/limelightphotography.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/008-1.jpg\" data-light-image=\"https:\/\/limelightphotography.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/008-1.jpg\" data-id=\"38048\"  > <\/picture><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/figure><\/div><\/li><li class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item\"><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item-inner\"><figure class=\"kb-gallery-figure kb-gallery-item-has-link kadence-blocks-gallery-item-hide-caption\" \"><a href=\"https:\/\/limelightphotography.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/008a.jpg\" class=\"kb-gallery-item-link\"  ><div class=\"kb-gal-image-radius\" style=\"max-width:1024px;\"><div class=\"kb-gallery-image-contain kadence-blocks-gallery-intrinsic\" style=\"padding-bottom:66%;\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/limelightphotography.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/008a-1024x682.webp 1024w,https:\/\/limelightphotography.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/008a-300x200.webp 300w,https:\/\/limelightphotography.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/008a-768x512.webp 768w,https:\/\/limelightphotography.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/008a-1536x1024.webp 1536w,https:\/\/limelightphotography.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/008a-600x400.webp 600w,https:\/\/limelightphotography.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/008a.webp 2000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img src=\"https:\/\/limelightphotography.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/008a-1024x682.jpg\" height=\"682\" width=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/limelightphotography.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/008a-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/limelightphotography.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/008a-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/limelightphotography.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/008a-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/limelightphotography.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/008a-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/limelightphotography.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/008a-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/limelightphotography.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/008a.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" class=\"wp-image-38049 sp-no-webp\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-full-image=\"https:\/\/limelightphotography.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/008a.jpg\" data-light-image=\"https:\/\/limelightphotography.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/008a.jpg\" data-id=\"38049\"  > <\/picture><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/figure><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\">3.  Conversation<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>I like to engage my clients in conversation and get everyone<strong> talking and laughing<\/strong>. I find that by asking about their hobbies, interests, travel, or any recent events in their lives, it helps to break the ice and put the family at ease. I am genuinely interested in getting to know my clients, as I believe it makes the overall experience more pleasant for everyone involved. By encouraging everyone to talk and laugh, I can create a positive and relaxed environment which enables those natural smiles. <strong>Building personal connections<\/strong> with my clients is important to me as it helps to establish trust, results in repeat clients and ensures that the final photographs are a true representation of the family.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-image37956_be493f-13 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image37956_be493f-13\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/limelightphotography.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/009-1024x682.webp 1024w,https:\/\/limelightphotography.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/009-300x200.webp 300w,https:\/\/limelightphotography.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/009-768x512.webp 768w,https:\/\/limelightphotography.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/009-1536x1024.webp 1536w,https:\/\/limelightphotography.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/009-600x400.webp 600w,https:\/\/limelightphotography.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/009.webp 2000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img src=\"https:\/\/limelightphotography.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/009-1024x682.jpg\" height=\"682\" width=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/limelightphotography.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/009-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/limelightphotography.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/009-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/limelightphotography.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/009-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/limelightphotography.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/009-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/limelightphotography.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/009-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/limelightphotography.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/009.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-38050 sp-no-webp\" alt=\"natural smiles\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"  > <\/picture><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\">4. Encouraging the family to be themselves<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Encouraging family members to be themselves and express their personalities is an essential aspect of capturing natural smiles during a family photo session. It allows the unique characteristics and individuality of each family member to shine through in the photos.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is important for me to <strong>provide guidance and direction<\/strong>, but not to force the family into poses or expressions that feel unnatural to them. Instead, I encourage them to move around, explore different poses and be themselves. Encouraging family members to <strong>express their personalities<\/strong> can also help to create a more visually interesting and dynamic photo session. Each family member will bring their own unique energy and style to the session, which can add depth and character to the final images.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedgallery .kb-gallery-type-masonry.kb-gallery-id-37956_c59a93-49{margin:-5px;}.kb-gallery-type-masonry.kb-gallery-id-37956_c59a93-49 .kadence-blocks-gallery-item{padding:5px;}.kb-gallery-id-37956_c59a93-49 .kadence-blocks-gallery-item .kb-gal-image-radius{border-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;}<\/style><div class=\"kb-gallery-wrap-id-37956_c59a93-49 alignnone wp-block-kadence-advancedgallery\"><ul class=\"kb-gallery-ul kb-gallery-non-static kb-gallery-type-masonry kb-masonry-init kb-gallery-id-37956_c59a93-49 kb-gallery-caption-style-bottom-hover kb-gallery-filter-none kb-gallery-magnific-init\" data-image-filter=\"none\" data-item-selector=\".kadence-blocks-gallery-item\" data-lightbox-caption=\"true\" data-columns-xxl=\"2\" data-columns-xl=\"2\" data-columns-md=\"2\" data-columns-sm=\"2\" data-columns-xs=\"1\" data-columns-ss=\"1\"><li class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item\"><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item-inner\"><figure class=\"kb-gallery-figure kb-gallery-item-has-link kadence-blocks-gallery-item-hide-caption\" \"><a href=\"https:\/\/limelightphotography.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/010.jpg\" class=\"kb-gallery-item-link\"  ><div class=\"kb-gal-image-radius\" style=\"max-width:1024px;\"><div class=\"kb-gallery-image-contain kadence-blocks-gallery-intrinsic\" style=\"padding-bottom:66%;\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/limelightphotography.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/010-1024x683.webp 1024w,https:\/\/limelightphotography.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/010-300x200.webp 300w,https:\/\/limelightphotography.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/010-768x512.webp 768w,https:\/\/limelightphotography.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/010-1536x1025.webp 1536w,https:\/\/limelightphotography.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/010-600x400.webp 600w, https:\/\/limelightphotography.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/010.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img src=\"https:\/\/limelightphotography.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/010-1024x683.jpg\" height=\"683\" width=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/limelightphotography.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/010-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/limelightphotography.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/010-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/limelightphotography.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/010-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/limelightphotography.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/010-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/limelightphotography.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/010-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/limelightphotography.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/010.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" class=\"wp-image-38051 sp-no-webp\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-full-image=\"https:\/\/limelightphotography.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/010.jpg\" data-light-image=\"https:\/\/limelightphotography.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/010.jpg\" data-id=\"38051\"  > <\/picture><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/figure><\/div><\/li><li class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item\"><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item-inner\"><figure class=\"kb-gallery-figure kb-gallery-item-has-link kadence-blocks-gallery-item-hide-caption\" \"><a href=\"https:\/\/limelightphotography.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/012.jpg\" class=\"kb-gallery-item-link\"  ><div class=\"kb-gal-image-radius\" style=\"max-width:1024px;\"><div class=\"kb-gallery-image-contain kadence-blocks-gallery-intrinsic\" style=\"padding-bottom:66%;\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/limelightphotography.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/012-1024x682.webp 1024w,https:\/\/limelightphotography.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/012-300x200.webp 300w,https:\/\/limelightphotography.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/012-768x512.webp 768w,https:\/\/limelightphotography.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/012-1536x1024.webp 1536w,https:\/\/limelightphotography.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/012-600x400.webp 600w,https:\/\/limelightphotography.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/012.webp 2000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img src=\"https:\/\/limelightphotography.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/012-1024x682.jpg\" height=\"682\" width=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/limelightphotography.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/012-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/limelightphotography.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/012-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/limelightphotography.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/012-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/limelightphotography.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/012-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/limelightphotography.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/012-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/limelightphotography.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/012.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" class=\"wp-image-38053 sp-no-webp\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-full-image=\"https:\/\/limelightphotography.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/012.jpg\" data-light-image=\"https:\/\/limelightphotography.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/012.jpg\" data-id=\"38053\"  > <\/picture><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/figure><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\">5.  Props<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Using props that reflect the family&#8217;s interests and personalities is another way to encourage those natural smiles and interactions among family members during a photo session. Props can be used to add an <strong>element of fun and playfulness <\/strong>to the session, and can also help to create a more personalized and meaningful photo session.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For example, if a family member has a passion for music, you can incorporate that into the session by including a guitar or other instrument as a prop. Similarly, if a family member is a sports fan, you can incorporate that into the session by including a basketball or baseball bat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Props can also be used to create specific themes or scenes during a photo session. For example, if a family is celebrating a milestone birthday or anniversary, you can incorporate props such as balloons, confetti, or a special sign to reflect the occasion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Another aspect to consider is the family pet, they are considered members of the family and <a href=\"https:\/\/limelightphotography.net\/ll-tips\/pets-in-your-family-photos\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">can be included in the session<\/a>.  They are almost a prop themselves, but you can also add a cute bowtie or their favourite toy.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedgallery .kb-gallery-type-masonry.kb-gallery-id-37956_b24568-10{margin:-5px;}.kb-gallery-type-masonry.kb-gallery-id-37956_b24568-10 .kadence-blocks-gallery-item{padding:5px;}.kb-gallery-id-37956_b24568-10 .kadence-blocks-gallery-item .kb-gal-image-radius{border-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;}<\/style><div class=\"kb-gallery-wrap-id-37956_b24568-10 alignnone wp-block-kadence-advancedgallery\"><ul class=\"kb-gallery-ul kb-gallery-non-static kb-gallery-type-masonry kb-masonry-init kb-gallery-id-37956_b24568-10 kb-gallery-caption-style-bottom-hover kb-gallery-filter-none kb-gallery-magnific-init\" data-image-filter=\"none\" data-item-selector=\".kadence-blocks-gallery-item\" data-lightbox-caption=\"true\" data-columns-xxl=\"3\" data-columns-xl=\"3\" data-columns-md=\"3\" data-columns-sm=\"2\" data-columns-xs=\"1\" data-columns-ss=\"1\"><li class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item\"><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item-inner\"><figure class=\"kb-gallery-figure kb-gallery-item-has-link kadence-blocks-gallery-item-hide-caption\" \"><a href=\"https:\/\/limelightphotography.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/013.jpg\" class=\"kb-gallery-item-link\"  ><div class=\"kb-gal-image-radius\" style=\"max-width:682px;\"><div class=\"kb-gallery-image-contain kadence-blocks-gallery-intrinsic\" style=\"padding-bottom:150%;\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/limelightphotography.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/013-682x1024.webp 682w,https:\/\/limelightphotography.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/013-200x300.webp 200w,https:\/\/limelightphotography.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/013-768x1152.webp 768w,https:\/\/limelightphotography.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/013-1024x1536.webp 1024w,https:\/\/limelightphotography.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/013-600x900.webp 600w,https:\/\/limelightphotography.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/013.webp 1333w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 682px) 100vw, 682px\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img src=\"https:\/\/limelightphotography.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/013-682x1024.jpg\" height=\"1024\" width=\"682\" srcset=\"https:\/\/limelightphotography.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/013-682x1024.jpg 682w, https:\/\/limelightphotography.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/013-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/limelightphotography.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/013-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/limelightphotography.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/013-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/limelightphotography.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/013-600x900.jpg 600w, https:\/\/limelightphotography.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/013.jpg 1333w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 682px) 100vw, 682px\" class=\"wp-image-38054 sp-no-webp\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-full-image=\"https:\/\/limelightphotography.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/013.jpg\" data-light-image=\"https:\/\/limelightphotography.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/013.jpg\" data-id=\"38054\"  > <\/picture><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/figure><\/div><\/li><li class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item\"><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item-inner\"><figure class=\"kb-gallery-figure kb-gallery-item-has-link kadence-blocks-gallery-item-hide-caption\" \"><a href=\"https:\/\/limelightphotography.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/014.jpg\" class=\"kb-gallery-item-link\"  ><div class=\"kb-gal-image-radius\" style=\"max-width:682px;\"><div class=\"kb-gallery-image-contain kadence-blocks-gallery-intrinsic\" style=\"padding-bottom:150%;\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/limelightphotography.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/014-682x1024.webp 682w,https:\/\/limelightphotography.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/014-200x300.webp 200w,https:\/\/limelightphotography.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/014-768x1152.webp 768w,https:\/\/limelightphotography.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/014-1024x1536.webp 1024w,https:\/\/limelightphotography.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/014-600x900.webp 600w,https:\/\/limelightphotography.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/014.webp 1333w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 682px) 100vw, 682px\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img src=\"https:\/\/limelightphotography.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/014-682x1024.jpg\" height=\"1024\" width=\"682\" srcset=\"https:\/\/limelightphotography.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/014-682x1024.jpg 682w, https:\/\/limelightphotography.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/014-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/limelightphotography.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/014-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/limelightphotography.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/014-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/limelightphotography.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/014-600x900.jpg 600w, https:\/\/limelightphotography.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/014.jpg 1333w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 682px) 100vw, 682px\" class=\"wp-image-38055 sp-no-webp\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-full-image=\"https:\/\/limelightphotography.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/014.jpg\" data-light-image=\"https:\/\/limelightphotography.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/014.jpg\" data-id=\"38055\"  > <\/picture><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/figure><\/div><\/li><li class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item\"><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item-inner\"><figure class=\"kb-gallery-figure kb-gallery-item-has-link kadence-blocks-gallery-item-hide-caption\" \"><a href=\"https:\/\/limelightphotography.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/015-1.jpg\" class=\"kb-gallery-item-link\"  ><div class=\"kb-gal-image-radius\" style=\"max-width:682px;\"><div class=\"kb-gallery-image-contain kadence-blocks-gallery-intrinsic\" style=\"padding-bottom:150%;\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/limelightphotography.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/015-1-682x1024.webp 682w,https:\/\/limelightphotography.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/015-1-200x300.webp 200w,https:\/\/limelightphotography.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/015-1-768x1152.webp 768w,https:\/\/limelightphotography.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/015-1-1024x1536.webp 1024w,https:\/\/limelightphotography.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/015-1-600x900.webp 600w,https:\/\/limelightphotography.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/015-1.webp 1333w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 682px) 100vw, 682px\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img src=\"https:\/\/limelightphotography.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/015-1-682x1024.jpg\" height=\"1024\" width=\"682\" srcset=\"https:\/\/limelightphotography.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/015-1-682x1024.jpg 682w, https:\/\/limelightphotography.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/015-1-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/limelightphotography.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/015-1-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/limelightphotography.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/015-1-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/limelightphotography.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/015-1-600x900.jpg 600w, https:\/\/limelightphotography.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/015-1.jpg 1333w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 682px) 100vw, 682px\" class=\"wp-image-38056 sp-no-webp\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-full-image=\"https:\/\/limelightphotography.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/015-1.jpg\" data-light-image=\"https:\/\/limelightphotography.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/015-1.jpg\" data-id=\"38056\"  > <\/picture><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/figure><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\">6. Humour<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Using humour is probably one of the <strong>best ways to put everyone at ease<\/strong> during a family photo session.  I&#8217;m not a comedian, but I try and I come armed with some dad jokes for the littles.  I have little finger puppets for the really young crowd that seem to go over well and sometimes the most effective laughs come from the kids telling me their jokes.  I am also not above some potty humour and commenting on who might be farting during the photographs.  <\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-image37956_2d9bd6-9e .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image37956_2d9bd6-9e\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/limelightphotography.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/016-1024x682.webp 1024w,https:\/\/limelightphotography.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/016-300x200.webp 300w,https:\/\/limelightphotography.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/016-768x512.webp 768w,https:\/\/limelightphotography.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/016-1536x1024.webp 1536w,https:\/\/limelightphotography.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/016-600x400.webp 600w,https:\/\/limelightphotography.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/016.webp 2000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img src=\"https:\/\/limelightphotography.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/016-1024x682.jpg\" height=\"682\" width=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/limelightphotography.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/016-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/limelightphotography.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/016-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/limelightphotography.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/016-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/limelightphotography.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/016-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/limelightphotography.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/016-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/limelightphotography.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/016.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-38057 sp-no-webp\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"  > <\/picture><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\">7. Be Patient<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Working with kids can be unpredictable and so I am patient. Children can be easily distracted, fussy or uncooperative, which can make it difficult to capture natural smiles. We take breaks, make the session fun and be ready to adapt when things don&#8217;t go as planned.  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