Family Reunion Photography in the Appalachian Mountains | What to Wear & What to Expect

I don't have a lot to say about family reunions. They are wonderful. They are hard. They are so very important, especially for the grandparents and those grandbabies. Planning time to shoot photos of the group takes planning and time away from activities for the kids. But it’s so very worth it!

The most common question at reunion sessions: "What should we wear?"

Well, look at this sweet family and take notes! Everyone is wearing flattering clothes and even though it is late Spring, we see layers. 

It’s such nice blend of colors that it looks like a mastermind went out and shopped for everyone. Not true. Tones were simply encouraged, and a casual feel was implied. And boy, does it look great.

A combination of shots is always the goal when photographing families. The standard group shot with everyone smiling is the favorite for the grand-mommas. Everyone is behaving for a little while and looking very content. 

The standout favorites are always the ones where nobody is looking at the camera, they are interacting with each other. Maybe someone just got tickled or made a stupid noise when they laughed. That is when the natural stuff happens — those are the ones worth framing.

There is nothing quite like watching families reunite through a lens.

Photographer: https://appalachianweddingphotography.com/