Minimalist family photoshoot: a plain backdrop, nothing else
A plain white, cream or light grey backdrop, soft even light and nothing else in the frame. The minimalist look is the one families ask for by name most often, and the one that dates least.
Most families in these photographs are wearing their own clothes. The studio wardrobe holds gowns and dresses for mothers only, so if you see a gown you love, send us a screenshot on WhatsApp and we will tell you whether it is ours.
What makes a family photograph minimal
The backdrop. The white studio, sheer white curtains with window light, or a plain light grey wall. At most a block or a stool to sit on: no balloons, no props, no set.
Any outfit. It is the background that makes a photograph minimal, not the clothes. Whites and denim, all black, or a gown and a suit all work against it, and the family becomes the only thing to look at.
Why families choose it. It suits every age and every home, it keeps the attention on faces and gestures, and it converts beautifully to black and white, which every edited photo is also delivered in.
Plain, but dark. If you want the same simplicity with a darker, more painterly mood, look at Dark and Moody: plain backdrops too, but deep grey and black with light from one side.
What should we wear?
Pick one palette, not one colour: neutrals with one accent, or tones of the same family. Solid colours photograph better than prints, and logos are best left at home. During onboarding we look at what everyone has and suggest combinations.
Will we get black and white versions?
Yes. Every edited photo is delivered in both colour and black and white.
Who is included?
Both parents and one child are included in every package. More children, grandparents, other adults and pets can be added to any dress. Tell us who is coming and we plan the session around everyone.
The other looks
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