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I hope this is the right place to post this...

We will be leaving in a few days for Iowa, and basically his whole family will be there. We're not sure how long my grandma will be still be with us, and so I wanted to take nice family pictures while I can. But I have absolutely no experience, and no idea how to best do this!!! I'm thinking outside will probably be best.

Can anyone give me some hints for what to look for as far as lighting and positioning goes? Best time of day? Anything else you can think of? I would really appreciate any help or comments.

Much thanks!  ~Michelle

2 things I have learned.  Don't have your family looking into the sun, and don't have the camera facing the sun.  This requires creativity.