How to Get Through Posed Family Portraits Like a Boss

Posed family photos - it's pretty much a staple in every wedding and probably the most dreaded of the wedding day photos. These photos generally involve rounding up LARGE groups of people in a very short amount of time, getting them posed, fixing the bride's train, scooting people together to close gaps, moving people back out a step or two because they're now too close, getting the lighting right, making sure no one pulls the bride's veil out when they wrap their arms around her and then making sure everyone smiles, keeps their eyes open and looks right at the camera - at the same time. It's exhausting just saying that. Generally speaking, these are the photos that mom and dad and grandma want framed and hanging on their walls, so they are a vital portion of the wedding day. Do you ever wonder how we can make these posed photos a little less painful? Well my friend, you're in the right place - just keep reading!