Effective Portraits

If you are looking for a great family photograph, look no further.  Effective Portraits will come to your home and bring studio-quality lighting to you, or choose an appropriate out-of-doors location and we'll produce a first-rate, naturally-lighted image there.  Whether you want a large, framed portrait for your wall or just a natural-looking shot of the clan for a holiday card, Effective will work with you to produce just the look that you are after.  Please contact Barry at 973-759-5643 or Barry@EffectivePortraits.com  so that we may discuss your needs. 

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Notes on Family Photos

Here are some things to keep in mind when planning for your family portrait:

Consider dressing the entire family with a common clothing theme, e.g. blue jeans, same-colored tops. and similar footwear.

Large parks containing overhanging trees generally provide a variety of photo opportunities and are a good choice. 

Shots at the beach can be wonderful, but be prepared to shoot either very early or rather late in the day. 

Very young children tend to be most cooperative during very specific windows of time during the day.  If there will be young children in your photograph,  make sure you discuss this with the photographer and schedule your appointment accordingly.

White shirts are very popular, but be aware that white tops can make people with light-toned skin appear heavier.  The opposite can be true for people with dark-toned skin.