Three Generations Sofa
Grandmother, mother and child on one sofa, heads leaning together.
When to use this pose
A beginner casual pose for Family Portrait photos, set in a home setting, during the day. Who is in the photo: family.
How to do this pose
- Sit together on one sofa with the child in the middle
- Grandmother and mother each lean their heads in toward the child
- Child rests her head against her grandmother's shoulder
- Mother wraps one arm around both of them along the sofa back
Photography tips
Use 35mm at f/4 so all three faces stay sharp; angle the faces toward the large window light across the sofa.
Expression
Warm, open smiles with relaxed shoulders, eyes toward the camera.
Camera angle
Eye level, straight on, framing the three from the knees up.
Suggested props
- fabric sofa
- cushions
Camera settings
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