Then Family Portraits

Then Family Portraits: A Multi-Generation Studio Session Filled With Warmth

Family portraits hold a special kind of meaning — they freeze a moment in time that future generations can look back on with pride and affection. Our recent studio session with the Then Family brought together multiple generations, creating a meaningful collection of portraits that beautifully highlight family unity and connection.

A large extended family portrait featuring adults standing behind and children sitting in front, arranged in rows with an elder seated in the center.

A Modern Multi-Generation Portrait Session

One of the highlights of this session was photographing the family across different groupings.
From a large extended family portrait to smaller family units, each photo showcased natural expressions, warm interactions, and a comfortable atmosphere in the studio.

The multi-generation portrait — featuring the family matriarch at the center — captured a timeless sense of heritage. Surrounding her were adult children and grandchildren, arranged thoughtfully to create a harmonious and balanced composition.

An extended family portrait showing adults standing and seated behind, with children sitting on the floor at the front, photographed in a studio setting.

Natural, Relaxed Posing for Every Family Member

Not everyone arrives knowing how to pose, and that’s perfectly normal.
Throughout the session, we guided the family with gentle direction, focusing on:

  • natural hand placement

  • comfortable posture

  • positioning that flatters each person

  • encouraging genuine smiles and authentic expressions

The result is a series of portraits that feel warm, sincere, and true to their personalities.

A multi-generation family portrait featuring an elder seated in the center, surrounded by adult family members standing on a neutral studio background.

Clean Studio Lighting for Timeless Images

These portraits were photographed in a controlled studio environment using professional lighting designed to create clean, evenly balanced images. The soft, diffused light enhanced skin tones, reduced shadows, and ensured that every family member — from the children to the elders — looked their best.

The neutral background helps keep the focus on what matters most: the people, their relationships, and their joyful expressions.

A family group with parents, three children, and an elder seated, photographed in a studio with soft lighting and a neutral backdrop.

A Portrait Session That Becomes a Family Heirloom

Sessions like these are more than just photos. They become a legacy — something the family can look back on, cherish, and pass down to future generations. Whether displayed on walls, shared with relatives, or added to family albums, these portraits serve as a reminder of togetherness and love.

If you’d love timeless portraits like these, we’d be happy to photograph your family next. Get in touch to schedule a session.