Tips on Family Portrait Location
Indoor vs. Outdoor
People often ask me: Where is the best location for a family portrait: indoors or outdoors? That's a great question. But before we can answer it, we need to know: Do you like portraits more casual or more formal? Do you like the beach or the woods or just the closeness of family? What does your family do together?
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Outdoor vs. Indoor. Outdoor portraits bring the beauty of nature. The scenery is authentic, natural, heroic. The poses tend to be a bit more casual and informal. They are beautiful and our studio has been shooting on location for twenty-six years. There is a downside, we cannot control the weather. While 90% of sessions go on the date and time scheduled, the other 10% get rained out. And, we do most outdoor portraits the months of May through October. The rest of the months are--for the most part--not ideal. Indoor portraits, however, are year round. The lighting is controlled. The weather is always perfect. Indoor portraits have an extra level of consideration & refinement. If you are looking for something more elegant, more sophisticated, more painterly, indoors is a great option. Many of our painterly portraits are created in our magnificent studio. What's more, they are perfect for families with infants. Be sure to browse our galleries for ideas.
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