Joseph Sargent has been photographing families in his Los Gatos studio since 1991,and has earned an outstanding reputation as a fine art photographer specializing in family and children portraiture.

Memorable portraits take careful planning, and the clothing you choose is very important to your portrait's success. These guidelines will help you with your decisions about the clothing and  style of your portraits. We are pleased to use one of our families to illustrate some of our suggestions for a successful portrait sitting!

In a family group, it is important to coordinate clothing in the same tonal range to create a visually pleasing image and to enhance the feeling of family togetherness. The interaction and personal dynamic within a family are best captured with the visual attention focused mostly on the faces, so solid colors and long sleeves are recommended.


A Phoenix Studios family photo session also includes shots of smaller groups and individuals. Couples or small groups should also choose clothing in the same tonal range, especially colors that enhance their personal style. Sibling dynamics can produce terrific shots, while the girls together can reflect the special bond sisters
share and, of course, there’s the bond that started it all.
Individual portraits offer the opportunity for Joseph to capture the unique personality of each family member. You are welcome to bring a change of clothes for different looks. We invite you to bring your child’s favorite
toy
or your teenager’s sports gear.
Joseph might also capture a hint of the man your teenager is about to become,
or the delight your little girl feels in her velvet dress-up outfit!

Each family’s sitting will be a unique and wonderful experience expressing that family’s individual personality.

     

 

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