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What to look for...
When you are looking though yout photos you are going to feel things… firstly you will feel thouse happy loving thoughts… and then they will turn into that “how will I choose!” feelings.
Here are a few quick thoughts on what you shold keep in mind when you are deciding on what you love and what you want to do with them.
Remember, loving them now means you will love them 20 times as much in 20 years!
Look beyond the classic smiling at the camera shot.
Focus on the connection, the feeling, the story and the personalities.
Use the points below to guide you as you choose the photos that truly represent your family.
Connection
Think about how everyone is interacting. Looking at each other, touching, leaning in or showing closeness in their own way.
Moment
Look for real moments that show your family as they truly are. These often hold more meaning than a perfectly posed expression.
Personality
Notice the little quirks, smiles and behaviours that feel authentic. These are the traits you will miss one day.
Contact
Eye contact with the camera is one option but not the only one. Interaction between people can be just as powerful.
Feel
What feeling does the photo give you. Will that emotion be the one you want to remember in twenty years.
Where
Consider where the photo will live. Will the people in the image be the right size for that wall or space.
Who
Think about who the photo is for. You might love a candid moment but grandma may want to see everyone’s eyes.
Time
Imagine coming back to this photo years from now. Will it remind you of who everyone truly was at this stage?
In the end...
In the end choose the images that feel the most like your family. The ones that make you smile, pause or feel something real. If a photo pulls you in now it will mean even more in the years ahead.