If your family has an annual portrait taken, your family may dread the photo session time. Perhaps it is a holiday photo complete with matching sweaters and the photo ends up on your holiday greeting card. Maybe each spring you trudge off to the photographer and a pic is snapped in your Easter finery. These photos can be hokey and rarely reflect the spirit of your family. The poses can be uncomfortable, the smiles are faked, and there is nothing genuine about the shot. Instead of posing for the usual family photo this year, why not make a change? Once a great photograph is framed, display hang it in your family room with a battery operated picture light. battery picture lights highlight the photo so it becomes the centerpiece of the room, which should be the purpose. Instead of another goofy family picture on the wall in the hallway and having your kids chuckle when they walk by, find a professional photographer who will work with your family to find just the right balance between great artistic quality and capturing the true spirit of your family.

Maybe there is a hobby your entire family enjoys. Do you and your spouse hope the kids will grow up to enjoy golf as much as you do? Imagine how cute a portrait in family golf attire would be. Are weekend trips to the beach more your style? All of you can be photographed in swimsuits and goggles. Are winter sports your thing? Gear up in your skis and winter coats and snap a pic. All of these themed photos are a better reflection of your family than the standard goofy photo. The photos may still seem silly, but they capture the best memories your family has.

A creative way to use themed photograph is to reflect on the year and have the photo taken based on something from your memory bank. For instance, if the best family memory of the year was adopting a new puppy, be sure to have the new family pet in the most current phot. If you all took a trip to Paris together, pop on your berets and pose for the shot. Was there a big news event that capture the attention of the globe? Dig out the newspaper from that day and get it into the photograph. This is a great way to incorporate current events into your photo in a natural way. Imagine how fun it would be to have a picture of your grandparents reading about the moon landing.

There are many options for those who want creative, fun family portraits.

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