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VERGE photography family portraits in ColoradoFamily portrait photography by our definition is to visually portray not only the distinct character of each individual in a family is is also an attempt to portray family members acting as a group. In a word relationship. A family portrait carries much more depth when it reminds us of who we are or were during a specific time period. It should answer the essential questions of any good story. (who, what, when, where, why) When we see a great family portrait we pick up on small elements of a person's character as well as emotional clues of their relationship together and this serves as a catalyst to bring back a flood of emotions and stories giving life to the photo stories themselves. Pictures themselves have little meaning without relationship. This is why when someone asks us to do a few small portraits, we laugh! We are incapable of doing a few small portraits. The art of storytelling demands that we do more! Our family portrait sessions involve meeting together before hand to discuss the essential questions (who, what, when, where, why). Typically the family photoshoot requires a bit more directing than the typical portrait. This is where narrative vision comes into play! Usually, a theme will come to the forefront of our planning sessions. It may be hiking in the mountains, cooking, water skiing, or any number of activities. It may also be that a particular backdrop will evoke a desired emotional texture. For instance, an architectural backdrop may fit a particular family's character, where as another family may want to wear bright clothing with a backdrop of colorful walls. Our next goal in a family portrait photoshoot is to build confidence! Every family member needs to be confident that what we are doing is interesting, exciting and most importantly that it has been designed to showcase the individual characters of each family member. In order to build this kind of trust, we need time. Approximately 2 hours for a typical family photoshoot. We need time to get to know your family, for emotional barriers to break down, and for each family member to begin to trust us in handling a true representation of the family. If this approach fits your family portrait vision then we may be the right photographers for you. Please feel free to call or write us to discuss your specific family portrait needs. |
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