5 Tips for Taking the Perfect Family Vacation Photos

The colorful houses are always one of our travelers favorite parts.

The one thing that every family strives for while on vacation is getting the perfect picture! It’s easy to line everyone up in front of a landmark or on the beach to look at the camera and smile. Although this can make for a nice photo, it’s not perfect. Use these simple tips to take your family vacation photos to the next level and capture the perfect shots.

Use Windows and Doorways

Doors and windows both represent an opening to another place. Open doors and open windows are what travel is all about. They both are also built with frames. Use these built in frames to fit everyone into a given space that can help strike the right balance of where your family is in relation to your surroundings.

a family vacation photo using a door

Use the Background

One way to use the background to your advantage is to be off center. The background of your photo tells the story of where you are. Sit on the hood of your safari vehicle and place yourselves at the edge of the photo to capture the plains of the Serengeti at your back. It will help show the story of what you’ve just seen!

a family vacation photo with a great background

Use Restraint

Try not to take too many planned photos! There is no better way to take your children out of a fun and adventurous situation than to direct them for a photo shoot. Instead, take plenty of candid photos to capture your kids emotions and fun loving energy when they aren’t even looking.

a family vacation photo that shows great restraint

Use Color

In some places this easy. As you travel down the Amalfi Coast there are hillsides full of fun pastel colored buildings to set your family in front of. Don’t be afraid to use that color to your advantage. If you can’t find natural pops of color to play with, bring your own! You can wear fun, bright colored bathing suits to add a splash of color against the backdrop of a blue sea and blue sky.

a colorful family vacation photo

Use Your Personalities

Does one child like to read? Maybe take a photo of them digging into a book while relaxing in a hammock. How about cooking? Get an action shot of one of your kids during a Vietnamese cooking lesson. The more photos you can get of your family doing the things you all love, the better and more memorable those photos will be.

a family vacation photo with lots of personality

Remember to keep it simple, use your surroundings, let your personalities shine, and have fun! This is the best way to get those perfect pictures of your family adventures to cherish for years to come!

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