Tutorial: Photographing Children

In August we have an upcoming theme of Children, 

so here are some general tips for photographing kiddos.

Get on their level!

Your photos will improve dramatically if you photograph 

children at their level 

rather than the standard adult looking down on the child. 

No Posing. 

Rather than trying to get posed shots,

let the kids play

and capture WHO they are

not just what they look like.

Continuous Shooting.

Children are active. 

Set you camera to the Continuous shoot option and 

capture a series of shots of them at play.  

Play Simon Says.

Simon can suggest actions 

or facial expressions that are fun. 

And when someone goofs, 

the reactions are fun too. 

Give them Something to Do...then SHOOT!

Blow bubbles

Coloring in books 

Peek-a-boo 

Reading 

Eating an ice cream cone 

Playing ball

With a Pet

On a swing 

Giving hugs.