If you are taking a family photo indoors, you can use natural light as a light source. When shooting, open all the windows in the room to let the light fully shine into the room. If you are shooting outdoors, you should naturally choose a sunny day. However, it should be noted that no matter where you shoot, you should let the subject face the window or let the light shine on the subject from the side, don't turn your back on the light, and don't let the light shine on the subject from the left and right sides at the same time, so as not to damage the aesthetic feeling of the face.

2. Choose the background as simple as possible.

The family photo itself has a large number of people. If the background is complicated and messy, it will be even more crowded and boring. Therefore, if shooting indoors, you can choose a blank wall, or use curtains and other items to cover the background clutter that may distract you. Warm colors should be given priority to as far as possible, such as red and orange. If you are outdoors, you can choose the natural scenery as the background, but you should also highlight the main body, and stick to the theme that the simpler the better, the less decoration the better, especially to avoid the messy background or the strong contrast between light and dark.

3. The composition of family portraits should be relaxed and natural.

Taking a family photo was originally a festive event. If the family members stood in a row, they would lose their warm and natural flavor. Therefore, we can make full use of furniture, chairs, sofas and even the floor at home, squatting or sitting, leaning or leaning, so that the formation appears uneven and varied, fully showing the active and warm family atmosphere. Of course, before pressing the shutter, everyone can shout "eggplant" together, which will make everyone in the photo smile.