Family Portrait Mood Board
What is a mood board anyway?
I get this question often, so let me tell you about it why it’s an important tool in my photography process.
A mood board is a visual tool that communicates a concept and visual creative options and ideas.
I believe that collaboration is crucial in creating interesting and impactful photos. In order to create a successful photograph everyone involved needs to be on the same page. My goal when photographing people is to create images that evoke a strong sense of place that invites the viewer into a moment in time - as if they have stumbled upon a scene that feels like a secret. My style is emotional, it’s about the unique feeling a viewer gets from the image - that feeling that makes you want to look again, and for a little bit longer.
So, back to the mood board and collaboration - since this style can be difficult to explain I create mood boards to help explain my aesthetic and visual direction.
Below is my family portrait mood board - I use it as a starting point in the collaboration process. If you hate it, you may not want to work with me. If you love it, or even like it, let’s talk.
Please note that some of these photos are mine and some are not. Please inquire for photo credit.
