How to take a family photo with a SLR?

How to shoot a good family portrait with a SLR;

1, no matter what you shoot, you should have enough light.

If you are taking a family photo indoors, you can use natural light as the light source. When shooting, open all the windows in the room to let the light fully shine into the room. If you are shooting outdoors, you should naturally choose sunny days. However, it should be noted that no matter where you shoot, you should let the subject face the window or let the light shine on the subject from the side, don't turn your back on the light, and don't let the light shine on the subject from the left and right sides at the same time, so as not to destroy the beauty of the face.

Shooting tips: If the contrast is too large only by natural light, you can use a flash as auxiliary light in front of the subject to reduce the contrast.

2. The background selection should be as simple as possible.

The family photo itself has a large number of people. If the background is complicated and messy, it will be even more crowded and boring. So if you shoot indoors, you can choose a blank wall, or cover the background clutter that may distract you with curtains and other items. Try to give priority to warm colors, such as red and orange. If it is outdoor, you can choose natural scenery as the background, but you should also highlight the main body.

3. The composition of the family portrait should be relaxed and natural.

Taking a family photo was originally a festive event. If family members stand in a row in a proper way, it will lose its warmth and natural flavor. Therefore, we can make full use of furniture, chairs, sofas and even floors at home, squatting or sitting, leaning or leaning, so that the formation appears uneven and varied, and fully shows the active and warm family atmosphere. Of course, before pressing the shutter, everyone can shout "eggplant" together, which will make everyone in the photo smile.