Do your “photo shoots” with young children and toddlers sometimes (all the time) end in stress and frustration (for both you and the “subject’)? Rather that instructing, positioning, and asking (demanding) that the child look at the camera and smile – take a step back and just let your child (or children) be a child. Let them play outside, at a park, or with their favorite toy. Let them splash in puddles. Let them play with their siblings. Buy them a new inexpensive toy to play with as part of the “shoot.” Let them dress up and have fun. While they do these activities, interact with them and shoot like crazy. The resulting pictures will be more natural and relaxed. The pictures will allow you to see, appreciate, and capture the essence of the child and will be much better than a stiff “say cheese” photo.
Examples:
This little guy did not want to sit in this chair in a "traditional" fashion. Get mad at him and risk watery eyes and a grumpy little guy for the rest of the session? No, go with it! You'll always remember his 2 year old stubbornness!
Let them play! Sit back, and watch their expressions as they are using their imaginations.
Small, inexpensive props (like this soda) can add a lot of character to your photos. Take photos at a park and not only do you have bright colorful images, but your child couldn't be happier!
7 comments:
So life like !!
Who wouldn't want tips from you! I'm so excited for this!
Here's something that is completely elusive for me: What is the best way to handle shooting in the blaring sun with no shade in sight? Is there any way to avoid the dreaded harsh light and under-eye shadows?
Sweet! I will look forward to your Tuesday Tips!!!
Love it!
Great tips, and the pictures are cute and realistic. I would love to know what lense you use in what situations. How often are you changing them? Also what is the flow of one of your shoots?
Love this idea and am looking forward to more Tuesday Tips! yay!! :)
oh, yay! i'm so excited you're doing this. i can't wait for all the tips :)
I'm so excited to hear all the tips!! I think you are fabulous! Wish I was making the class this month! So bummed!
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