Want to Take Your Own Family Photos? Here’s How!

Are you planning on taking your own family portraits this year, but not sure how to go about it? Then listen to this week’s episode as I walk you, step by step, through how to take your own family photos!  

Being able to take your own family photos, either for a traditional portrait to hang on your wall, for your holiday cards, or just to have a snapshot of your family at this stage of life,  is actually pretty simple to do - you just need to have a few basics down. 

Tune in to learn: 

  • What equipment you’ll need for taking your own family photos (less than you think!) 

  • What to consider when planning your family photoshoot. 

  • The tripod I use, or what you can use instead to support your camera. 

  • How to set your camera to take photos without you being there to press the shutter! 

  • A quick tip on your camera settings.

  • The most crucial aspect of taking your own family photos - getting the focus right! 

Links Mentioned:

99 Playful Prompts for Joyful Child & Family Photos 

My Cheap and Cheerful Tripod

Example Intervalometer (get the one for your camera model!) 

Example of an In Camera Interval Timer (Canon 6d)




Want more? Check these out!

Best Settings for Family Photography

How to Make Family Photo Sessions FUN! 

Best lens for child & family photography (my three faves!)

Toddler Photography Tips

Child Photography Poses for Awesome Kid Photos

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