Digital Photography Secret 4
Photographing Children
Children make a wonderful subject. Here are some tips for ensuring
photos of children are even more memorable.
Meet them eye-to-eye
Bring yourself down to the child.s level . even if you need to
crouch down. This will give your shots a ‘kids eye view’ and
won’t distort their image (as taking the shot from above does).
Capture natural expressions
While posed shots are great, often better results can be gained
by capturing an image when their thoughts are preoccupied with
something else . eg while at play. You.ll capture their faces
enjoying the moment rather than thinking about the camera.
Familiarity ensures success
Children who have grown up having their photo taken will be a
lot less likely to freeze or show off in front of a camera.
Start early and make photo taking a part of every day out.
Children grow up quickly
Record their growth from toddler to child to young adult by
taking a family photo every year around the same time . either
the first day of school, or during spring events.Next Time : A technique for ensuring that with every group of
photos you take, you’ll always have a couple of great ones.by David Peterson
