Ah, the family portrait. It's one of the most important things you can do to capture your family's history, and it's also a lot of fun. There are so many ways to make a photo session fun: coordinating outfits, choosing locations that remind you of meaningful moments (or are just beautiful), and having people in the photos who aren't your immediate family but play an important role in your life (like grandparents). However, there are also some things you should consider before going into your session so that it goes smoothly and everyone looks their best! Here's what I learned about planning for our own family portrait shoot: