Parents Swing Child Beach
Parents lifting a child between them, feet off the sand, all laughing.
When to use this pose
An intermediate casual pose for Family Portrait photos, set in a beach setting, at golden hour. Who is in the photo: family.
How to do this pose
- Parents stand on wet sand facing the camera with the child between them
- Each parent holds one of the child's hands and wrists firmly
- Parents lift together so the child's feet swing just off the sand
- All three laugh, the parents looking at the child
Photography tips
Use 35mm at f/4 and 1/1000s to freeze the swing; expose for the faces against the bright golden water.
Expression
Unposed, full laughter in the middle of the swing.
Camera angle
Low angle, full bodies with the shoreline behind.
Suggested props
- sandy beach
Camera settings
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