12 Creative Family of Four Photoshoot Ideas

Are you looking for ways to do something a little different this year for your family portrait or holiday greeting cards? We’ve put together a list of 12 creative family of four photoshoot ideas that are sure to produce some fun results.

With Peerspace, the internet’s premier source for production studio and filming location rentals, you open yourself up to an entirely new world of fantastic options. We’ll share with you some relevant examples of listings from all over the country that would be great for any family!

1. Make a splash in the pool

Show how much fun your family has in the summertime by taking pictures while you’re all jumping and splashing around in the pool. If you don’t have one in your backyard leave it to Peerspace. The platform has thousands of locations across the country that have gorgeous pools ready for your family.

This stunning private oasis in Winter Park, FL, is a shining example of what you might find. There’s room in this pool for all four members of your family to show off their smiling faces!

2. All stacked up

One of the easiest family of four photoshoot ideas to pull off is using everyone’s size differences to stack on top of each other. You can put parents on the bottom and kids on top, or stack one on top of each other. Try taking some photos from the side and from straight on, or see if you can create a little pyramid!

3. Create a collage in a selfie museum

If you’re going to take the entire family to a studio for some portraits, why limit yourself to one boring background? On Peerspace, you can find locations like this unique and colorful space with over 15 different backdrops in Bristol, PA. In the span of a short couple of hours, you can test out a variety of unique options and see which ones best suit your one-of-a-kind family. Start searching on Peerspace and see if there’s any selfie museums near you!

4. Do your best Jackson Pollock with a paint fight

Want a photoshoot that will create an opportunity for some messy, creative fun? Have everyone dress in all white, then start to let the colorful paint fly! You can turn each member of your family into their own artistic masterpiece and get some fun, candid shots while doing it.

5. Rustic barn photoshoot

There are many families out there who prefer a quieter, country life. If that sounds like yours, or if you want to get away from the city, a photoshoot at a farm or barn may be right for your family.

Peerspace has many options, like this rustic and elegant barn from 1906 in Edmond, Oklahoma. Take a look at some of the high-quality images posted by the host and admire the gorgeous chandelier hanging in the barn.

6. Black and white sophistication

Wherever you decide to have your family of four photoshoot, trying out a few pictures in black and white is always a safe option. You may be surprised how some pictures may look entirely different when you take the colors out and enjoy having some of your photos with a more sophisticated look.

7. Clever chalkboard pictures

Looking for some clever family of four photoshoot ideas that leave a lot of room for creative expression? Posing in front of a chalkboard leaves you with limitless options. Draw funny pictures around each other or label each person with their name or age.

Peerspace has locations like this spacious and charming Brooklyn garden that has an entire chalkboard wall for you to work with. It also comes highly reviewed by users who have had photoshoots and events here–from one recent reviewer: “A stunning and perfect space for our needs (a photo shoot), but we’ll be back to host an event as well. Kathryn was a great host!!”

8. Cozy in bed

For a perfect wintertime photoshoot, have everyone in your family of four get into their warmest pajamas and take some photos with the whole gang piled in bed. With this idea, you can get playful shots of everyone as well as some quiet, tender moments.

9. Coordinate your colors

Does your family have a color that defines you? Getting everyone in matching outfits and taking pictures in a room themed to that same color always produces great photos.

With Peerspace, you just need to throw a color into the keyword search and you’ll find rooms and studios available that will match your needs.

10. Capture the camping experience

For those of you looking for family of four photoshoot ideas that show off your love of camping, search on Peerspace and see what’s available in your neck of the woods.

There are many little hidden gems out there like this glamping tent in Decatur, Tennessee. The massive forest of pine trees would make for such a beautiful backdrop for any family’s holiday cards. Locations like this are perfect for finding a quiet place to make a day trip and bond with the family.

11. Make a mess in the kitchen

If your family loves to cook together, then having everyone get involved in a photoshoot in the kitchen is a delicious way to bond while you’re having your photos taken. Get the little ones involved and teach them a few basic things about the kitchen while having them learn how satisfying it is to create your own culinary delights!

12. Have some photo booth fun

For those of you who are trying to keep things under a budget and avoid hiring a photographer, finding a location with a photo booth might be your best bet. Thankfully, Peerspace has you covered. There are locations all over the country like RevoSpin’s interactive photo booth rooms in Las Vegas where you can get fun pictures without needing a professional there to snap them. Bring some props or silly outfits from home and really go wild!

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