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Taking a Portrait With Kids Is Not A Snap!

We have been busy setting up the new house and my 15 year old asked me why dont we have any nice posed pictures of all the kids that we can hang over the mantle. There are lots of candid shots of the childrenbut not one of those beautiful posed portraitsyou know the kind that is so beautiful some people even have an oil painting made of it. I smiled to myself thinking about the last time I had the bright idea to try and get a posed portrait of the six children.

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Family Portrait Tips for Clothes

Choosing clothes for a family portrait is probably one of the most important aspects of the photo. You want to choose what you wear carefully, and ones that “won’t be the most noticeable part of your picture” says Joy Ximenez, owner of A Moment of Joy Photography, in Elk Grove, Calif. You want the focus on your family and not the clothes. With every rule, however, you will find an exception.

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What to Wear for Maternity Portraits

Professional maternity portraits capture the beauty of pregnancy that can be cherished for years. Children will enjoy looking at the pictures of themselves in mommy’s tummy. Choosing appropriate clothing to wear for maternity portraits can determine how well they turn out. If you feel comfortable in the attire you choose for your maternity portraits, it will show in the pictures.