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A little planning. Everyone included.

Build a reference-photo checklist for your people, pets and occasion, then find a portrait direction with room for the group.

Set your preferences to see a practical result.

One participant, one place for their photos

Gather one clear reference per person or pet. Keep extra angles of the same person on that participant’s card. You do not need to tell this planner names, ages or whether someone has died.

The checklist is a planning aid, not a guarantee that every template supports your group. Check the participant capacity on the template page. Portraits currently support at most eight participants; plan separate smaller groups if you need more.

Learn how separate references become one portrait

How to use it

  1. Enter how many people and pets will be in the portrait.
  2. Choose the occasion and whether you want a full-length or close framing.
  3. Copy the checklist, collect one clear photo of each person or pet, then choose a look.

Questions, answered

How many people can be in one family portrait?

Plan for 1–8 participants in total, including up to 2 pets.

Do the photos need to be taken together?

No. Each person or pet can send their own photo, taken anywhere; the portrait brings everyone together.

Can the plan help with holidays or graduations?

Yes. Choose the occasion and the planner points you to matching portrait directions.

Your photo, made into a moment.

Start with one everyday photo. Your first portrait is $1.99, with one revision included and no subscription.

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