Family Photo MakerStudio portraits
AI Studio Family Portrait
The plain backdrop, soft light and everyone neatly posed together. Get the classic studio family portrait from a selfie of each person, without booking a session or getting everyone to the same place.
How it works in one sentence
Pick a studio style, upload a clear selfie of each family member (up to 14 photos, pets included), and Family Photo Maker puts everyone in front of the same studio backdrop with matching light and coordinated outfits.
Studio styles you can choose
Every example below is a real style in the app. Open one to see which selfies it was made from.
Pick the backdrop first
The backdrop sets the mood of a studio portrait more than anything else. Here is how the main options differ.
Mottled gray: the classic
The painted gray backdrop from school and department-store portraits. Timeless, works with any clothing and suits framed prints for grandparents.
Black: dramatic and formal
Faces lit against deep black. Looks elegant with dark suits and dresses, and makes a strong single print on a wall.
Bright white: light and modern
High-key light with almost no shadows. Feels fresh and relaxed, and leaves clean space for text on a card or announcement.
Warm studio: soft and traditional
Warm side light and a soft painted backdrop. The look of a professional family session, with a little more depth than plain gray.
Coordinated outfits
Each style dresses the family to match its backdrop, so you do not need matching clothes in your selfies. Everyday clothes are fine.
Room for the dog
Studio Family + Pet adds your pet to the sitting. A pet photo counts as one of the 14 photos.
Why a studio portrait still works
A studio family portrait takes away everything that dates a photo: the living room, the season, the location. What is left is the family, which is why studio portraits are the ones that end up framed in hallways and passed down.
The hard part has always been logistics. Everyone needs to be in the same city on the same day, dressed to match, and patient enough for the session. With an AI studio portrait, each person sends a selfie from wherever they are, and the studio, light and wardrobe come from the style you pick.
Getting the most natural result
Use one clear, front-facing photo per person in daylight, without sunglasses or heavy filters. Close-up selfies work better than group shots where faces are small.
If your family includes small children, a recent photo matters more than a perfect one: likeness follows the face in the photo you upload.
How it works
Choose a studio style
Gray, black, bright white or warm studio, solo or with pets.
Add the selfies
One photo per person, up to 14 photos, taken anywhere.
Generate
Everyone is placed in the same studio scene with matching light.
Download and share
Use it for frames, cards, gifts or your profile picture.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does an AI studio portrait look like a real studio photo?
The styles are built to recreate the backdrops, lighting and posing of classic studio sessions. Likeness depends on the selfies: clear, well-lit, front-facing photos give the most recognizable result. Each style page shows an example together with the selfies it was made from.
Do we all need to be in the same place?
No. Each person can take a selfie wherever they live. You upload up to 14 photos and the portrait places everyone together in the same studio scene.
Which backdrop is best for a family photo?
Mottled gray is the safest classic choice and works with any decor. Black feels more formal and dramatic. Bright white feels modern and leaves room for text on cards and announcements.
Can we include our dog or cat?
Yes. Use Studio Family + Pet, or any style in the Pets & Family category. A pet photo counts as one of the 14 photos.
Do we need matching outfits in our selfies?
No. The style decides the wardrobe, so the family appears in coordinated outfits that suit the backdrop, whatever you were wearing in your selfie.
How much does a studio portrait cost?
Each portrait uses 45 credits. The smallest pack is $9.99 for 1,500 credits, which covers 33 portraits.
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Family Portraits with Pets
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Traditional Styles
Browse every classic portrait style.
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Pick a backdrop, add everyone's selfies and get your family together in one classic portrait.
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