Family shooters - fun ideas?

divamumdivamum Registered Users Posts: 9,021 Major grins
edited December 24, 2013 in People
Doing a combo headshot (for dad) and family session next week. Two parents, 13yo boy and 2 yo girl. Predicted weather is "meh" - 50* and grey. Looking for some fun ideas to do with them that WON'T turn it into something that turns up on Awkward Family Photos....

(PS Yes, the headshot session is being done first and separately - I'm not THAT crazy!! :rofl)
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  • anonymouscubananonymouscuban Registered Users, Retired Mod Posts: 4,586 Major grins
    edited December 20, 2013
    Make sure they all wear matching denim outfits?
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  • anonymouscubananonymouscuban Registered Users, Retired Mod Posts: 4,586 Major grins
    edited December 20, 2013
    Just kidding.

    Is there anything they enjoy doing together as a family? Maybe work the session around that activity/event?
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  • jmphotocraftjmphotocraft Registered Users Posts: 2,987 Major grins
    edited December 20, 2013
    anonymouscuban wrote: »
    Make sure they all wear matching denim outfits?

    How about white pants and jean jackets? :D
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  • divamumdivamum Registered Users Posts: 9,021 Major grins
    edited December 20, 2013
    I told them that they simply HAVE to avoid the anatomically-correct ape suits rolleyes1.gif

    Ok, now that we've got that out of our systems - some real suggestions? Please??? Pretty please???????????????? :D
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  • anonymouscubananonymouscuban Registered Users, Retired Mod Posts: 4,586 Major grins
    edited December 20, 2013
    I gave a real suggestion.

    "Is there anything they enjoy doing together as a family? Maybe work the session around that activity/event?"
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  • divamumdivamum Registered Users Posts: 9,021 Major grins
    edited December 20, 2013
    Sorry, yes you did - I just decided to join in the smartass-fest :D sawwwwwyyyy....

    That won't work in the timeframe and in this situation unfortunately - we're planning for their backyard and a park. I guess I'm really looking for suggestions for getting them to interact in fun ways. The age spread on the kids makes it a little more challenging. I'll definitely try to get the two kids doing stuff together, and am just hoping that the toddler won't be in a "You're not the boss of me" mood! Oy. The things I do for friends................ rolleyes1.gif
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  • Bryce WilsonBryce Wilson Registered Users Posts: 1,586 Major grins
    edited December 20, 2013
    Build a snowman sessions are fun.

    But, not sure if you'll have snow.
  • divamumdivamum Registered Users Posts: 9,021 Major grins
    edited December 20, 2013
    70* predicted for this weekend!!!!!!!!!!!!! Seriously. Last week, a blizzard; this week, flipflops. rolleyes1.gif
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  • michaelglennmichaelglenn Registered Users Posts: 442 Major grins
    edited December 20, 2013
    You gotta do a picnic. You have no choice in this matter. Stuff the two year old in the picnic basket.

    You're welcome.
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  • divamumdivamum Registered Users Posts: 9,021 Major grins
    edited December 20, 2013
    Oh. Muh. Guh.

    I'm not sure whether to bow down and worship your genius, or just book myself a spot in the Awkward Family Photo Album now, ahead of time.

    :lol4

    PS I think the picnic basket look requires all denim. And a check tablecloth. thumb.gif
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  • michaelglennmichaelglenn Registered Users Posts: 442 Major grins
    edited December 20, 2013
    Haha..I mean this could end up being really awkward. But if you do it right, you'll be able to get everyone interacting as a family. It would totally make for "non-boring" family photos.

    Also, like Alex mentioned, a good question to ask the client is, "What are some fun events you like to do as a family?" It will ultimately help you decide what to do with em.
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  • divamumdivamum Registered Users Posts: 9,021 Major grins
    edited December 24, 2013
    All I'm gonna say is... :bash Two year olds..................
    Share later. Maybe.

    ETA: I have developed a new style. It's called "lifestyle family... with toddler photobomb"
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  • anonymouscubananonymouscuban Registered Users, Retired Mod Posts: 4,586 Major grins
    edited December 24, 2013
    Lol.
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  • jonh68jonh68 Registered Users Posts: 2,711 Major grins
    edited December 24, 2013
    divamum wrote: »
    All I'm gonna say is... :bash Two year olds..................
    Share later. Maybe.

    ETA: I have developed a new style. It's called "lifestyle family... with toddler photobomb"

    I've had those. It's best to let the toddler run around and then capture family interaction. The formal pics can make one swear off 2 yr olds forever.
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  • divamumdivamum Registered Users Posts: 9,021 Major grins
    edited December 24, 2013
    That was exactly MY goal. However, the weather and toddler had completely other plans...... rolleyes1.gif As far as she was concerned "interaction" with anything was OFF the agenda for the day.................
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