A family portrait is a photograph that features the members of a family. It is typically a posed image that is taken by a professional photographer and may be used to capture a special occasion, such as a holiday or milestone event, or simply as a way to document the appearance of the family at a particular point in time. Family portraits may be taken in a studio setting or on location, and they may be taken with traditional film cameras or digital cameras. The purpose of a family portrait is to create a lasting visual record of the family, and they are often displayed in homes as a way to ce