6 Creative Family Photoshoot Ideas To Try This Year

Whether your family is getting together for a holiday feast or just a casual weekend dinner, take some time out to snap some photographs that will be remembered for a lifetime and helps you to keep them around in photo books or photo mug form.

If you enjoy planning photoshoots, here are some family photoshoot ideas that you can try implementing to make the next shoot creative and fun!

Whether you’re all together for the holidays this year or only having a casual weekend dinner, snap a photo or two to remember the night! Whether you take weeks to prepare or are ready to do something creative on the fly, read on for a few inspirational family photoshoot ideas to help make your photoshoot day a little bit easier.

1. Wear Matching Outfits

Nothing says “we are in sync” more than matching, color-coordinated outfits! Decide on a theme before the shoot. You could do a theme of colors where everyone wears the same color clothes (red theme) or a pattern theme where everyone wears clothes with the same pattern (polka dots). Whatever theme you select, ensure that your outfits don’t blend into the background. 

However, if this seems like a big undertaking, to find something that matches everyone in your family, skip it! Let the kids pick their own outfits. You’ll love looking back on these photos and reminiscing about the day.

2. Shoot in Green Fields

Find a beautiful field of lush green grass or flowers and have your entire family stand in front of the background. You can have your children run in the field or climb up a tree while you watch. You can even spread out a picnic and have the photographer take some shots while you enjoy yourself with your family! The end result of dreamy photos will leave you stunned. 

3. Add Vintage Vibes

Add old-school vibes to your photographs by posing in front of a vintage car like a Volkswagen van. You can also dress up all family members in clothes that display your heritage. Nothing says “vintage” more than outfits from the Victorian Era and a faded photo filter. 

If you have the ability, snap some polaroid shots! Instantly print out your family photos and save them in a scrapbook to remember the occasion, even if there is no occasion!

4. Show Bare Skin

One of the most creative and unorthodox family photoshoot ideas is showing a little skin. Don’t be afraid to go all-natural and bare for your family photoshoot. Only wear minimal, necessary clothing items. The pictures will surely turn out to be very intimate and a funny memory for the children when they grow up!

Especially if you have lots of rambunctious boys, let them go shirtless and have them wear blue jeans. Allow them to get a little dirty and snap some candid shots of their laughter.

5. Wear Character Costumes

If your family is hooked on a TV series or a movie, why not add elements from it to your photoshoot? Superhero shoots are extremely popular. Dress yourself and your little ones up in their favorite characters. Pose how the characters would, and don’t be afraid to recreate iconic scenes. Let your imagination run wild!

Adding themes to your family photoshoot ideas can make the entire shoot easier and maybe even more fun! Especially if it’s something you’re kids can get excited about, the smiles will feel much more natural.

6. Do Newborn and Maternity Shoots

Newborn and maternity shoots are new but highly-popular concepts. A newborn photo shoot is a beautiful keepsake. The first pictures of your child will always stay close to your heart and can make a lovely gift for your child as they grow up. If a family member is pregnant, a maternity photoshoot is another excellent idea. The mother can keep the photos with her forever and recall nine months’ beautiful journey whenever she looks back at them. 

One great idea if you’re doing newborn or maternity shots is to put you and your spouse out of focus in the background while your baby remains in focus in the foreground.

Preserve Your Memories!

We hope you enjoyed our list of family photoshoot ideas! Don’t hesitate to let your mind wander and explore more options. Take ideas from all family members and decide on something everyone can enjoy. 

When you have the pictures from the shoot, please select your favorite ones, head over to Canvas Factory, and get them printed in photo books, photo pillows, stubby holders, mugs, photo blocks, canvases, and a variety of other keepsakes! They make great gifts for the holidays, for birthdays, Mother’s Day, and more. 

Photo gifts are a great way to preserve your memories and display your favorite photos of your family.