Chances are that it has been quite a while since you took a big family photo. Or it could be that you have never taken a photo as a unit before. Since things change quite fast, capturing those special moments is quite essential. You can arrange for a family photography Kauai session and create great memories. Here is how to do it well.

Think about what you are going to wear well beforehand. It can be great if you can coordinate your clothing in some way. You can wear colors that complement each other or you can wear similar clothes or clothes that go well together. This will add an interesting dynamic to the photo. You should also wear clothes that will come out great when photographed.

Stagger the heads of the people during the actual shoot. Do not put everyone in a straight line. Try to arrange the people, so that some heads are diagonal to each other. This might require that you have some people seated, while others are standing. You can also have some other people standing on objects, to make sure that everyone can be seen clearly during the shot. Try and use natural objects in the environment to sit or stand on.

Encourage the people to relax and not be too stiff. You can encourage natural body bending, such as having people standing while putting weight on one leg or bending one knee. You can have other people cross their arms, while others stand with their hands in their pockets with their thumbs sticking out. Alternatively, have some people pose sideways with hands on their waist.

Think up any objects that are dear to your family that you might want to take along to be used as props. For example, if you are singers, you can carry along a guitar or another musical instrument. Alternatively, if there are some props wherever you are, you can take advantage of them. This will make for some very interesting photos.

Let kids be kids. The natural tendency will be for the adults to try and control the kids and make them pose in certain ways or do some things. This can make the kids feel uncomfortable and restricted. Let the kids be free and try to capture some shots as the kids do what is natural to them. You might end up with some great pictures.

Think about where you would like to have the photo taken. It could be taken in a photo studio. It could also be taken at home or outside. Just make sure that everyone who is supposed can easily get to the chosen location. You can plan for the shoot during a time when you are having a family event and your invite the photographer over.

Apart from taking one big group photo, consider taking smaller group photos as well. For instance, you can let the children pose only with their grandparents. You can also let smaller family groups take pictures together. Or you can let all the girls pose together, then all the males. Just create different dynamics that highlight relationships in the group.