You don't have to go outside to take beautiful photos of your children. The houses we live in may not look photogenic to you, but don't forget that the houses you lived in back then are always in the background of the photos in your childhood albums that you now look at fondly.

Here are the best tips, techniques and equipment recommendations on how to take beautiful family photos at home, taking into account the pandemic conditions.

"Enjoy the little things, because one day you may look back and realize that they were big things. "

- Robert Brault

1. See with new eyes

It's easy to become blind to the spaces we spend most of our time in. We scroll through Instagram and see stunning images of beautiful cities around the world. Our daily lives become so mundane that we lose sight of the beauty of the places around us. Sometimes we need to look more carefully at what our eyes are familiar with.

Family photography is a wonderful genre in which we appreciate what we miss in the flow of life. Children grow up so fast and we don't fully realize the change that happens every day. One day we wonder, "When did they get so big?" Family photography allows you to capture precious moments that your children will look back on fondly for years to come.

For many of us, the ongoing COVID-19 crisis means a lot of time spent in quarantine. Why not use this time to improve our family photography at home?

Here are some tips you can try to take beautiful family photos at home:

2. Don't aim for perfection, aim for reality

Don't get hung up on creating perfect images. Instead, try to capture what happens in the natural flow. Relaxed, informal images will be a much more realistic reflection of the memories you capture.

3. Get into a daily routine

Always be on the lookout for photo opportunities. Don't just look for special moments, but also document your daily routine. Hidden among the routines are wonderful memories that deserve to be remembered.

4. Don't forget favorite toys

We all cherish our favorite toys as children. By including toys in your family photos, you can remind not only what your child loved to play with the most, but also how it made them feel.

5. Natural light photography

When taking photos at home, try to take advantage of natural light wherever possible. A large window provides a beautiful soft light illumination that makes your family photos stand out.

6. Play in the garden

If you are lucky enough to have outdoor space in your home, make the most of it! If your kids love to play in the garden, capture their little adventures with your camera.

7. Capture precious moments

Family photography at home doesn't always mean capturing your daily routine. Birthdays, holidays and anniversaries also offer their own unique photo opportunities.

8. Reflect on the composition

While we focus on capturing natural, relaxed images, don't forget to pay attention to composition. Think about whether there are ways to look at your home from different angles, or if there are new angles that can add authenticity to what you're shooting.

9. Get support from the environment

Don't forget to include the surroundings in your shots. Sometimes stepping back and adding more elements to your photo can really help to give extra context to the story you are shooting.

10. Make it fun

Have fun! Don't let your photography distract from the memories you are trying to capture. Let the scene unfold naturally and be ready to capture the moment. You will have beautiful images to cherish for years to come.

What are the best lenses for taking family photos at home?

When taking family photos at home, you'll want to shoot with a relatively fast lens. If you've reviewed the tips above, you'll be looking for beautiful natural light sources in your home, but you'll still want to use a fairly wide aperture so you don't have to raise your ISO too high. Here are some lens recommendations for taking great photos at home:

Sony FE 50mm f/1.4 ZA Lens

I absolutely love 50mm as a focal length. I like the 50mm focal length because it is a very close match to the natural eye (on a full frame camera). This also helps to visualize the moment when you look back at the photos later.

Speaking specifically for this lens, the f/1.4 aperture allows for a large amount of light, so you can shoot handheld in low light and still get nice, sharp results without sacrificing image quality by pushing the ISO too hard.

Sony FE 35mm f/1.4 ZA Lens

As I said in the tips above, sometimes it's great to include more media in your shots. You can use 35mm for this kind of shots too, it's one of the beautiful pieces of equipment you can use to immortalize a memory in a photograph.

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Remember, family photography is all about telling stories and having fun. I hope you found the tips above useful and that they will help you capture your own story. If you would like, we can also photograph your story with your family. LUX Photography Video Production has photographed many families for 15 years, and you too. our personal shooting packages contact us for more information and to make an appointment bilgi@luxproduksiyon.com You can reach us via e-mail. At your service around the clock Whatsapp Line you can contact us directly.

Stay healthy and safe with your family :)

Original content: Simon Wiffen