Choosing a Perfect Studio for Family Photo Shoots

The holiday season will soon be here and it is always a nice time to get your family together for a photoshoot. If you have young children, it is good to capture those special moments before they get much older.

While you can always shoot quick, casual pictures with your mobile cameras, for high-resolution, memorable family photographs – that can be hung on walls of living rooms – it is advisable to go for a well furnished venue managed by professional photographers.

And how will you find the right photo studio rental in London? Here are some pointers:

Choose people who can capture your relationship

In any family photo, it is important to capture the essence of relationships - the love between spouses, siblings, parents and children, and also the love of humans for their pets. An experienced photographer will also look for the aspects that make the family unique. You may know such traits but how will it be captured on the camera? Can the photographers create a portrait that has moments to remember? Talk to them about it and do check their current portfolio.

Check the kind of styling support will be offered

The very thought of posing before a professional photographer makes some people nervous. Some of your family members may be reluctant to do this or may not have enough time to get prepared. Even if you prefer something natural, you may want some help with your hair and makeup just before the photo shoot. So, when considering London photography studio hire, make sure that the place has facilities to give you the best looks for an attractive yet un-posed image.

Hire skilled people who can put you at ease

Experienced photographers can set the right scenes and backgrounds to help their clients relax in the studio. They will talk to you, get to know you better and will suddenly click a picture before you even realise what’s going on! That is how the speciality of each family is captured by the camera. It becomes an art work, inspired by the emotions and expressions of your family members, and a memory to cherish forever.

Why to choose a studio instead of an outdoor location?

When you need a family portrait that will be enlarged, framed and displayed on the best walls or cabinets of your house, it is better to choose a studio where there are no distractions and you can enjoy more privacy. It’s a place where you are free to create moments of real connections. You can also get the settings, lighting and props customised for the best results.

For the photographers, your family is the chief subject and they observe you through their lens to capture the most precise moment. The picture becomes a living artwork.

Choose studios that are relaxing and designed to make you leave your worries behind as you enter into them. Talk to your photographers and candidly discuss your expectations with them. Do not hurry through the photo shoot or try to make it a formal affair that must be complete just to get an ‘official family picture’. Enjoy every moment and stay natural!

You can also consult your London photo studio for maternity shoots, new born baby photography and pet photography.

Author Bio: Founded in 2006 by Photographer Francois Boutemy and Designer Chris Charalambous, Simulacra Studio has worked with a number of individual and high calibre business clients for more than a decade. It also coordinates workshops and artistic development courses to give budding photographers the best of growth opportunities in the industry. For more information on the studio and trainings imparted visit https://www.simulacrastudio.com/