Eight Family Poses That Always Work

Posing and guiding is an art form, especially when you are photographing families and children. Family photographer Elena Blair shares eight go-to poses that will capture the family's genuine emotion every time.

• 0:00 - Introduction
• 4:27 - Knowing How to Pose is Essential
• 6:55 - Connection over Perfection
• 9:36 - Blair's Gear
• 11:14 - Using Natural Light
• 12:32 - Blair's Tips
• 18:17 - Pose 1 - Standing
• 21:49 - Pose 2 - Transitions/Moving
• 23:59 - Pose 3 - Making it a Game for Younger Kids
• 25:27 - Pose 4 - Tickling Kids to Get Them to Smile
• 27:45 - Pose 5 - Mom Lays Down
• 30:03 - Pose 6 - Parents Without the Kids
• 32:26 - Pose 7 - Classic Sitting Pose
• 34:51 - Pose 8 - Fun Standing Pose
• 36:28 - Capturing Every Moment In Between
• 37:09 - Final Thoughts
• 38:36 - Q&A

Do you enjoy shooting family portraits? Do you have any posing tips that work well for you? Tell us about them in the Comments section, below.

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