Family photography can be so much more than pretty pictures when we care deeply about seeing our clients and telling their unique story. But how do you do that? By incorporating intimate close-ups and thoughtful details, we can create a more meaningful story out of our family sessions that leave our clients feeling truly seen. Learn how to find the details that matter, compose thoughtfully, and use light to enhance the story for even more emotional impact.
Laura will share her process, tools and techniques for uncovering the details that matter and demonstrate how she photographs them during a lifestyle session. She'll give her best tips and tricks for getting gorgeous, storytelling close-up images with a model family. You will have a chance to shoot and create your own detail images, and will walk away feeling inspired to dig deeper in your sessions and tell more meaningful stories through details.
A 35mm or 50mm lens will be ideal.
Learning Objectives:
- Learn to uncover the details that matter through pre-session prep and seeing with storytelling eyes - Learn compositional techniques that draw the eye in and help tell the story - Learn how to utilize light for more emotional impact when photographing details - Learn what gear and settings create beautiful detail images
