What do I need for a camera kit for a family photoshoot?

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What are some key items to bring for a family (i.e., children, parents, pets) photoshoot?

Sorry that wasn't more clear! I meant with children and pets. — heidiphoto, Aug 02 '10 at 16:28
This is rather subjective as it currently reads - you may want to consider re-wording so that it's more specific. — Rowland Shaw, Aug 02 '10 at 17:39
On seeing the title, I was prepared to mark to close as subjective. But the lists given in the answers actually seem pretty useful! — mattdm, Mar 26 '11 at 04:26
It would be helpful if it were a bit more specific in the type of location or situation. Is it an outing? Will you have a chance to prepare your shots and pose your family? More context would help getting an accurate answer. — Perishable Dave, Oct 13 '11 at 21:40
Is this your family or someone else? It could make a difference. — jfklein13, Oct 14 '11 at 16:51

score 5 · Answer 1 · answered Aug 02 '10 at 16:13

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Patience
Camera
Lots of Memory
Sense of humor
Napkins/tissues/paper towels for cleaning up faces (depending on ages of subjects)
Brush/comb and maybe detangling solution
Patience

answered Aug 02 '10 at 16:13

Rabbi David

score 2 · Answer 2 · answered Aug 02 '10 at 19:13

I will add to that:

An assistant who can corale people (My wife's family has easily 110 just including the first cousins, so this is necessary for me)
A stool to stand on to get everyone in (again, 110 people)
A wide lens
Keys or jingly/flashy objects to get kids to look at you when everyone else is
More patience

score 1 · Answer 3 · answered Aug 02 '10 at 17:54

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Other than patience, I usually brought these items:

answered Aug 02 '10 at 17:54

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