{"id":85396,"date":"2022-06-24T10:00:00","date_gmt":"2022-06-24T14:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/?p=85396"},"modified":"2022-06-29T12:28:25","modified_gmt":"2022-06-29T16:28:25","slug":"portrait-photography-motion","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/portrait-photography-motion\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Capture Motion in Family Portrait Photography"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>I love creating memorable photos of families. If you\u2019re working with family portrait photography or video, getting your subjects in motion will bring beautiful results. You may first think of the technical details of freezing motion or capturing blur, but I have a different approach when it comes to movement. I\u2019m all about the energy of the people I\u2019m photographing. I want my families to get close to each other, have fun, and look great.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Directing people to move is both an art and technique that takes some practice. Saying \u201cyes and\u2026\u201d is a rule taken from improv comedy, and it works so well with families \u2014 set them up, and then add to what they give back to you. Play games, have fun, and keep the energy moving. Here are some other tips to work to capture movement in your family portrait photography.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Your Camera<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>What camera settings are best to capture people in motion? The short answer is, it can be slower than you think. A <a href=\"https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/understanding-shutter-speed\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">shutter speed<\/a> of just 1\/60 will stop motion. A very slight blur or movement can be flattering to skin. I start at 1\/100 to eliminate any camera shake and adjust from there. Go with a faster shutter to freeze movement. Sharp images aren\u2019t the only ones to love! I may use a slower shutter speed for blur throughout, which heightens emotion and softens the feeling of an image.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"731\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/2-AdanJilliane-LittleMovieCo-6-731x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-85399\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/2-AdanJilliane-LittleMovieCo-6-731x1024.jpg 731w, https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/2-AdanJilliane-LittleMovieCo-6-214x300.jpg 214w, https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/2-AdanJilliane-LittleMovieCo-6.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 731px) 100vw, 731px\" \/><figcaption>Photo by Liz Fish<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>A <a href=\"https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/iso5518.html\">fixed focal length lens<\/a> works just great for moving subjects. First think about traveling&nbsp;in, out, and around your scene \u2014 going high and low and varying your shot that way. If you have a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/iso24105e.html\">zoom lens<\/a>, avoid constantly changing your focal length while you stand in the same place. It can cause decision fatigue when things move fast.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Since I&#8217;m a digital photographer and videographer, I keep any beep on my camera silent. My <a href=\"https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/isoa7m4.html\">Sony mirrorless<\/a> has a quiet shutter, which helps to keep things relaxed and moving. You may have the option to set your shutter to silent. This can be helpful as well. The silent shutter setting may cause distortion, as light hits the sensor at different times. This is something to test out with your camera before you work with clients.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Set Your Scene<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To successfully capture motion, set up your scene first. Families can\u2019t give constant energy, they will ebb and flow. Save some of that precious energy by giving the kids a break while you prep. Look at your scene, and set your camera for the lighting and the mood.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/why-family-photo-sessions-arent-just-about-the-kids\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Start with mom<\/a>. Set her up to flatter her first, and choose how you set and cue your family. What\u2019s your frame and what\u2019s your background? Decide on the image you\u2019re creating before the movement starts. What looks amazing might feel weird, so keep encouraging as you go. If it\u2019s all too much, give them a break and tell them that you\u2019ll be way over here and get some distance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In-between moments can yield beautiful results. Be ready when they walk from one scene to another. If a child is cranky, cries, or isn\u2019t having it, go with it. If you reassure the parents to do whatever they need, observe, and continue to shoot, you\u2019ll find magical moments of connection.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"731\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/3-MarieandArie-LittleMovieCo-24-731x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-85401\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/3-MarieandArie-LittleMovieCo-24-731x1024.jpg 731w, https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/3-MarieandArie-LittleMovieCo-24-214x300.jpg 214w, https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/3-MarieandArie-LittleMovieCo-24.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 731px) 100vw, 731px\" \/><figcaption>Photo by Liz Fish<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Wait for It<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Take on the challenge of energizing the image more than the goal of freezing motion. If someone holds a pose too long, the image will go static. Any scene you set up will fall apart after posing. Make sure people feel relaxed, laugh, and connect. That\u2019s where the magic is. Make small adjustments to flatter them. Go ahead and take the \u201ceveryone smiling at the camera\u201d image. Then if the scene feels flat to you, it probably is \u2014 you can encourage them with games and ways to play.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I\u2019m a digital photographer, so I often capture many frames of movement. Even though I shoot more than I really need, I\u2019m looking for the height of the motion. That\u2019s the moment when a smile is widest, the second before a child in the air comes down, or when someone\u2019s weight has just shifted. Something that\u2019s less important \u2014 a child\u2019s hand moving \u2014 might blur out, but the balance of the image will be sharp.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"819\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/4-AdanJilliane-LittleMovieCo-1-819x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-85402\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/4-AdanJilliane-LittleMovieCo-1-819x1024.jpg 819w, https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/4-AdanJilliane-LittleMovieCo-1-240x300.jpg 240w, https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/4-AdanJilliane-LittleMovieCo-1.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 819px) 100vw, 819px\" \/><figcaption>Photo by Liz Fish<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Start Small&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You may assume families will naturally be close and cozy. Although, it can be awkward for families to snuggle in front of your camera. If people are stiff, the portrait will feel that way. It can be a challenge to capture big jumps or the whole family running together. Set yourself up for success and start small. To help parents stay close with their kids, I offer small, specific movements \u2014 take a breath, smell your kid\u2019s hair, sway from side to side, shake out your hands. Encouraging a mama to reach with her chin is a great way to flatter her, and gives her some tension of movement. The subtlety of even just a breath catches the idea of love and closeness beautifully.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/5-MistrettaFamily-LittleMovieCo-18.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-85403\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/5-MistrettaFamily-LittleMovieCo-18.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/5-MistrettaFamily-LittleMovieCo-18-300x240.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><figcaption>Photo by Liz Fish<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Slow it Down<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Find ways to slow the movement to give yourself time to capture emotion and a series of images as they move. Tell people to run slowly. Offer them a place to look and what to do with their hands. A twirling mama can be so beautiful. Tell her to pause when she reaches you, then continue. That will give you blur and also a moment to compose your image. Move your camera in the same direction to blur the background.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"731\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/6-VenuSans_maternity-13-731x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-85404\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/6-VenuSans_maternity-13-731x1024.jpg 731w, https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/6-VenuSans_maternity-13-214x300.jpg 214w, https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/6-VenuSans_maternity-13.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 731px) 100vw, 731px\" \/><figcaption>Photo by Liz Fish<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Experiment<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Try something new at every shoot. Go with what you know you can do, but plan one thing to try and see how it turns out. When you know you have the images they want for the holiday card, just go for it. Bring a silk scarf to throw, and see what happens.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"819\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/7-venusans-littlemovieco-bw-17-819x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-85405\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/7-venusans-littlemovieco-bw-17-819x1024.jpg 819w, https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/7-venusans-littlemovieco-bw-17-240x300.jpg 240w, https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/7-venusans-littlemovieco-bw-17.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 819px) 100vw, 819px\" \/><figcaption>Photo by Liz Fish<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Offer Cues<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cWhen I say go\u201d or \u201cwhen I count to three\u201d is the way to start in any direction. If someone starts before you\u2019re ready, just make it a game \u2014 say \u201cI love that so much. Do it again and wait till I say go.\u201d If you miss the moment, or want to give them an adjustment, you can say, \u201cThat\u2019s so amazing, do that one more time.\u201d The balance here is encouraging them to move, and making sure you are framed up and ready when they start. A wonderful aspect of portrait photography is you can give yourself as many takes as you need to get it. Families are more than happy to do something again, especially if it\u2019s playful.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Make Them Laugh<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Authentic joy and laughter translates on camera, and kids love to laugh! Do encourage laughter. Before you click, blurt the silliest word you can think of \u2014 kid-friendly potty humor works great. Tell them \u2014 \u201cwhatever you do, don\u2019t laugh!\u201d Have a laughing contest. The laughs start out awkwardly, but wait and it should dissolve into genuine fun.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"819\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/8-DiazFamily-LittleMovieCo-26-819x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-85406\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/8-DiazFamily-LittleMovieCo-26-819x1024.jpeg 819w, https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/8-DiazFamily-LittleMovieCo-26-240x300.jpeg 240w, https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/8-DiazFamily-LittleMovieCo-26.jpeg 1000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 819px) 100vw, 819px\" \/><figcaption>Photo by Liz Fish<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Posing and Games&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Setting up and playing can yield amazing results. When you are working with a family, you can pose them comfortably and then incorporate movement. Start first by putting mom in a comfortable resting pose. Make sure her head is the closest part of her to your camera and she is flattered. Fix her hair or help her smooth out her dress. You can layer in dad and older kids after that. Frame your shot before you give the kids any direction. For small kids, recruit them to be a helper and give them the chance to jump in and hug mom or wrestle dad. Did you pose them? Yes, but you gave them something to do.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"819\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/9-ScottFamily-LittleMovieCo-4-819x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-85407\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/9-ScottFamily-LittleMovieCo-4-819x1024.jpg 819w, https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/9-ScottFamily-LittleMovieCo-4-240x300.jpg 240w, https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/9-ScottFamily-LittleMovieCo-4.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 819px) 100vw, 819px\" \/><figcaption>Photo by Liz Fish<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Working with movement in your family portrait photography takes practice and some experimentation, but it\u2019s a great way to create beautiful images.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>I love creating memorable photos of families. 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