Most of us agree — if your house was on fire, the family photos would be the first thing you’d save. In this episode of Double Exposure, photographers Hugo Burnand and Cambridge Jones explore why family photographs hold such emotional power — and how to take portraits that truly last.They share professional family photography tips, from creating authentic smiles and managing reluctant children to avoiding classic family portrait mistakes (including Hugo’s now-famous six-finger rule). The pair also discuss the emotional pull of old prints versus digital albums, and how photographs become family heirlooms that outlive memory itself.Whether you’re a professional photographer or just the family snapper, here's some practical advice, reflection, and a few lessons learned the hard way.Follow Double Exposure on Instagram @hugoandjones to see the photographs from each episode, or catch the podcast onYouTube. Got a photography question of your own? Send it via Instagram oremail [email protected].Producer: Victoria ShepherdExecutive producer: Eve StreeterManaging editor: William Miller Music by Eclectic Sounds A Raconteur Studios productionLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices