Skillshare – Photographing Siblings: Candid, Connected Portraits Parents Love

Photographing siblings can feel a bit like herding cats while juggling lenses. Someone’s bored, someone’s sulking, someone’s halfway through an eye roll… and you’re meant to produce wall-worthy portraits from the chaos. In this class, I’ll walk you through a complete sibling session from start to finish, using a real family: Ellie, Ryan and Olivia. We’ll work in the garden and in the studio, and I’ll show you exactly how I handle posing, lighting, prompting and post-production to create portraits that parents genuinely treasure (and actually buy).

This is not about getting three perfect smiles on command. It is about understanding sibling dynamics, creating a relaxed atmosphere, and capturing that mix of affection, teasing and laughter that really tells their story. Along the way, you’ll see how I balance “showstopper” images that win awards with the “heartbeat shots” that mean the world to families.

Whether you’re just starting out or you’ve been shooting portraits for years, you’ll leave with practical tools you can use on your very next session.

In this class you’ll learn how to:

• Read sibling dynamics so you know who leads, who hangs back and how to work with each personality
• Pose siblings for natural connection, from loose, candid groupings to more styled “Vanity Fair” style portraits
• Light a trio, both outdoors and in the studio, so all faces are flattered and evenly lit
• Use simple prompts and playful direction to get genuine expressions instead of fake smiles
• Edit sibling portraits with a light touch, keeping the life in the eyes and the story intact
• Choose and present images that parents respond to emotionally, not just the ones photographers love

You don’t need a huge studio or piles of gear. A camera, a basic lighting setup or good natural light, and a willingness to join in the fun are enough.

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