Q. Do you think this would show up above the mantel appropriately as an 8×10?

Designing a proper family portrait begins BEFORE the day of the session.

Here is a list of some of the many factors go into planning an effective family portrait session:

• decor – the style of the owner’s location where the final image will be displayed
• size -physical space (overall) of the hanging location
• who – quantity & ages of people to be captured
• location – the destination of the session
• AM/PM – a time of day (key factor for outdoor)
• fashion – clothing coordination is very important for timeless portraits
• emotion – the personal character of the people as a whole
• scale – the size of the people within the image in relation to the surroundings
• image presentation – a proper finish is paramount to making it be the representative family show piece, as intended…