Getting three generations together for a family portrait
The hardest part of a family photograph is often managing to find a date when everybody can turn up. That becomes even more interesting when several families, grandparents and pets are involved.
Our multigenerational sessions have included as many as 27 people. So if you’re wondering whether bringing the extended family is a slightly ambitious idea, you certainly wouldn’t be the first.
Make a day of it
Some of our clients turn their shoot into a proper family occasion. We photograph everyone together in the morning, then they head out to one of the restaurants near the studio for lunch.
Where we’ve arranged it as part of the session, they can return afterwards to see the photographs from that morning. If that sounds appealing, mention it when we plan your visit so we can discuss the timings.
Bring the generations together
There’s something rather special about making a portrait that includes grandparents, their children and their grandchildren. It records a family at a particular point in its story, and those relationships are what make the photographs matter.
The studio is in Flaunden, in the Hertfordshire countryside, with parking right outside. You can bring the dog too.
If you’re trying to organise your own family gathering, start by telling me who you’d like to include. We can work out the practical details together.
