If the thought of having to pose for an annual family photo makes you cringe, just be thankful that you weren’t a part of any of these weird family portraits.
Some great examples of weird family photos include a haunting painting for the Dutch Royal Family and a series by photographer Jaime Diamond that had complete strangers pose as if they were related.
Another very popular trend in photography seems to be family members recreating photos from the past, by dressing in the same style of clothes and even adopting the same facial expressions and poses as in the original shot. As well as bringing on some good memories of the past, it’s a fun way to make then-and-now comparisons.
53 Weird Family Portraits
From Photoshopped Family Portraits to Awkward Family Photography:
Laura McQuarrie — Feb 27, 2014 — Unique
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Disney Family Portraits
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Vintage Awkward Family Photos
Turn of the Century Photos Make for a Good Laugh
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Brutal Pet Portraits
'Awkward Family Pet Photos' Collects Embarrassing Snapshots of You & Fido
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Face-Flipping Family Portraits
'About-Face' by Studio PR Turns Tots Into Parents
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Alluring Rural Family Photography
This New Family Portrait Photography Series is Simple and Bold
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Awkward Family Photos
AwkwardFamilyPhotos.com Posts Blush-Worthy Moments
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Humiliating Holiday Portraits
The Old Navy ‘Awkward Holiday Photo Mobile' Challenge
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Modern Family Photography
Hideaki Hamada Captures Sweet Childhood Moments
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Frolicking Family Photoshoots
Tommy Hilfiger 2010/2011 Fall/Winter 'Meet the Hilfigers' Campaign
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Undead Family Portraits
Roisin McAuley Zombified Illustrations Spice Up Photos
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Adorable Daddy Daughter Selfies
This Redditor Took a Bunch of Funny Family Portraits with his Baby
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Artistic Sister Editorials
The ELLE Bulgaria 'Family Portraits' Photoshoot Star Elizabeth and Vesi
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Terrifying Royal Family Portraits
Thomas Kluge’s Painting of the Dutch Royal Family is Troub
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Photoshopped Family Portraits
Content Aware by Antonia Basler Uses the Common Tool for Surrealism
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Unconventional Mother Websites
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Supermodel-Only Family Photos
The H&M Christmas 2013 Campaign Features a Blessed DNA Pool
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Matriarchal Life Captures
Romy Kaas Depicts Her Family in a Portrait Photography Series
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Family Portrait Fashiontography
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Beach Family Portraits
Tribes by Lucia Herrero Captures People on Vacation
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Hipster Family Style
The Bleubird Family is Fashion Forward and Cool
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Awkward Family Photography
'Rollenbilder (role model)' by Julia Hartig is Uncomfortable
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3D-Printed Family Portraits
DoubleMe3d Creates Figurine Portraits for Loved Ones
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Sideways Glance Snapshots
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Family Photo Graffiti
Street Artist Stinkfish Uses Family and Friends in His Work
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Vintage Family Portraiture
The October 2012 W Magazine 'A Modest Proposal' Editorial is Antique
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Family Portrait Fashion Ads
D & G F/W 2008
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Musician Mash-Up Family Ads
The Mundo Livre FM Campaign Consists of Music Icon Portraits
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Split-Face Family Portraits (UPDATE)
The Genetic Portraits Part II by Ulric Collette are Startling
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Awkward Sci-Fi Family Art
Star Wars Family Portraits Features Families from Far, Far Away
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Sibling Memory Captures
The Wilma Hurskainen Four Sisters Series is Nostalgic
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Stranger-Filled Family Portraits
This Family Photography Series has Strangers Posing as Relatives
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Fashion Family Portraits
Designers & Their Male Models in VMAN
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Farmhouse Family Photos
Rob Macinnis' Photography Shows Staged Barnyard Animals
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Film-Inspired Family Photos
The Cardboard Box Office Recreates Famous Movies with Household Items
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Fake Family Photography
Life Once Removed by Suzanne Heintz Revolves Around Two Mannequins
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Re-Created Family Photographs
Two Brothers Duplicate Family Photos 20 Years Later for Their Mom
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Eerie Artificial Family Photos
'Happy Inside' by Amy Lombard Captures Personal Moments at IKEA
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Inanimate Family Portraits
The 'Portraits of My Family' Project Turns People into Symbolic Objects
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Imaginary Family Portraits
Artist Varial Creates and Restores His Loufovsky Family
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Green Family Film Recreations
Cardboard Box Office Recreates Iconic Movie Scenes with Moving Boxes
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Zombie-Fighting Families
Jessica Bjorn Captures the Bellingham Family in Apocalyptic Times
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Family Dynasty Photography
'Generations' by Julian Germain Captures Extended Households
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Perforated Family Portraits
Michal Taharlev Uses Pin Holes to Recreate Old Photographs
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Classical Celebrity-Infused Portraits
The Carter Family Portrait Gallery Paints Popular Celebs
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Mixed Pop Culture Art
Kirk Demarais & Dave MacDowell Release Their Latest Work
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Time Warped Family Photography
Chino Otsuka Inserts Herself into Family Photos
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Fawning Family Ads
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Creepy Undead Family Photos
Zombie Family Car Stickers are a Sign of Allegiance to the Undead
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Counterfeit Clan Captures
Constructed Family Portraits by Jamie Diamond Brings Strangers Together
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Content Aware by Antonia Basler Uses the Common Tool for Surrealism
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Supermodel-Only Family Photos
The H&M Christmas 2013 Campaign Features a Blessed DNA Pool
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Solemn Sun-Kissed Portraits
Cassoday Harder Captures the Sensual and Serene
Sculpturally Voluminous Hairstyles
The Vogue Brazil December 2013 Editorial Stars Camila & Jessica
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The Ben Zank 365 Days Series Releases Images Per Day
Aerial Water Photography
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Menu by Garth and Pierre Explores Perceptions of Meals
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The Beyonce Art History Blog Combines the Diva Lyricism with Artwork
Super-Slow Portrait Photography
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This Fashion Series by Jose Herrera is Full of Fur Clothing
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This Fashion Series was Done in a Lavish Hotel
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Perforated Musical Poster Ads
The New York City Opera 2013 Campaign is Vibrantly Modern
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Swirled Self Portraits
Artist Nikos Gyfaktis Dizzying Paints His Face in Motion-Filled Positions
Ethereal Floating Female Photography
The Bence Bakonyi 'Floating Series' Suspends Reality & People
Awkward Illuminating Ledges
Shelf by Raz Krulfeld is Marvelously Multifarious and Asymmetrical
Controversial Princess Portraits
Kate Middleton's Official Portrait Released for the World to See
Cinematic Helmeted Celeb Editorials
The M le Monde December 2013 Photoshoot Stars Saskia de Brauw
Darkly Feline Editorials
The Dress to Kill Winter 2013 Photoshoot Stars Model Gabrielle
Musician Mash-Up Family Ads
The Mundo Livre FM Campaign Consists of Music Icon Portraits
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Wayne Lennon Captures Contemporary Looks with Live Animal Accents
Online Social Photography Collections
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This Pet Beauty Campaign Features Dogs Taking Self-Captures
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Magical Photoshopping Skills Turned These Flames into Water
Slanted Urban Photography
The 'Tilt' Series Portrays a Skewed Vision of New York City
Dapper Male Portrait Sketches
The 'Portraits of Men' Book Features Cheeky Nude Illustrations
Eerie Dopplelganger Photography
I’m Not a Look-Alike! by Francois Brunelle is Mind-Boggling
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Australia's 1888 Hotel is Instagram-Friendly
Chameleon Model Editorials
The Glass Magazine Winter 2013 Issue is Covered by Sui He
Selfie-Taking Seniors
This 'Instagram-Pa' is Sharing his Vintage Photos Online
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This Family Photography Series has Strangers Posing as Relatives
Breathtaking Silhouette Self-Portraits
Photographer Paul Zizka Captures Himself in Epic Landscapes
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This LEGO Bioshock Infinite Figurine is Eerily Accurate
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Mini Me City Makes Cute Customized Dolls for Special Occasions
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Anonymous Poignant Portraits
The Bryan Durushia Pictures are Faceless and Somber
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The Dolce and Gabbana 2013 Ads Feature Family, Friends and High-Fashion
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The 'Baby Can Wait' Campaign Warns Against Unprotected Sex
Cluttered Mass Production Photography
Antonia Basler's Photographs Explore Foul Ready-Made Culture
Darkly Disembodied Editorials
The REVS Magazine 'Dive' Photoshoot Stars Model Aysche
Stunning Selfie Infographics
This Graph Examines the Rise of Social Media Selfies
Regal Outdoor Captures
This Regal Photography Series Features Luxurious Fashion
Fake Family Photography
Life Once Removed by Suzanne Heintz Revolves Around Two Mannequins
Re-Created Family Photographs
Two Brothers Duplicate Family Photos 20 Years Later for Their Mom
Svelt Super Lady Statues
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Cringeworthy Face-Caressing Selfies
Dubbed 'Starbucks Drake Hands,' This User's Gesture Went Viral
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Quirky Travel Portraits
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Playful Perforated Purses
The Marni Polka Dot Bag Collection are Vibrantly Sophisticated
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The Factory Photographs by David Lynch is Moodily Otherworldly
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Frieke Janssens' 'Your Last Shot' Series Has a Disturbing Theme
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The 3D Printed 'Sad Keanu' Pokes Fun at the Internet Meme
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Doodled Baby Portraits
Amber Wheeler Doodles Over Baby Pictures to Make them Adventurous
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Eerie Ghost-Like Photography
These Spooky Images by Marek Chaloupka are Striking
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César Moreno Showcases an iPhone Self-Portrait Using
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Michal Taharlev Uses Pin Holes to Recreate Old Photographs
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