Get the right family portrait

A portrait sitting and the resulting prints can represent a significant investment for the family finances - it's by no means a cheap activity! So, as with most other high value purchasing decisions, it's really important that you take time in finding the right photographer to shoot your portrait.

Do your research:

• Approach a number of studios to get a feel for prices, styles and portrait portfolios
• Ask friends, colleagues and family for recommendations, it's likely that they'll have some useful information for you
• Draw up a shortlist of potential suitors and visit a few of them to see who you're most comfortable with
• Spend some time with you're photographer before your shoot, it's important to develop a good rapport and let your family feel comfortable
• Make sure you've got portrait costs tied down before your shoot to avoid any nasty surprises

Make the most of your portrait

You've probably got your own ideas about how you'd like your family portrait to turn out. Make-sure you convey this to your photographer so that they can help you get exactly what you're looking for.