Shooting large group family portrait could be challenging, because you need to make sure everyone’s eyes are open and looking at the camera. If there are small children, that is hard to keep them entertained.

Here are a few tips I learned.

Make sure to shoot in continuous mode til you get one with everyone’s eyes open.

Family portraits can be candid too!

Add a little play time for the kids

Subgroup portrait so others can take a break

Have the kids participate.

This is a photo taken by the kids for his parents.