Debbie
Riggs, owner of Pure Photography in Abilene, Texas, is a professional
photographer specializing in children and family portraits. We felt her expertise made her the
perfect person to turn to for advice regarding family photos. We asked Debbie for a few tips to make
the most of this year’s Thanksgiving gathering. Here are a few of her favorite quick tips:
If
there’s time to coordinate clothing, send out a message for ideas of what to
wear.
“Notify everyone ahead of time and give them three colors to choose from for
their outfits such as berry red, brown, gold and jeans. Let each family show
their own style/personality in what they choose and yet you're not having to
match exactly." This technique is helpful because it gives members
a range of possibilities and keeps everyone from looking exactly the same.
“Plan on
taking the family portrait outside about an hour or so before sunset,” she
says. Photographers know that the
‘golden hour’ is ideal for most shooting situations so it’s worth the effort to
gather your loved ones outdoors for a quick family photo.
Her final
recommendation? “Hire a
professional photographer!” In all
seriousness, if you have family traveling from a fair distance, having a
professional come to shoot a family photo would be a gift to share with all
your loved ones. It can also take
the pressure off of the host family, allowing them to simply enjoy capturing
the moment.
To learn
more about Debbie Riggs, visit http://www.pure-photography.com
