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Jul 16, 2019 · On a related note, children around the ages of 5-10 will sometimes try to “cheese” in the photos, because that’s what they’ve been conditioned to do when they see a camera! Help me create more candid shots by interacting playfully with your children. Laugh, play, tickle, and snuggle. This is how we’ll capture the REAL moments.
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Nov 13, 2012 · While flipping through The Perfectly Imperfect Home, an illustrated decorating book by Deborah Needleman (the former editor of Domino), I learned that you’re not “supposed” to have family photos in your living room or, really, anywhere in the main part of your house. Family photos should be reserved for bedrooms and other private spaces.
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Dec 14, 2016 · Be goofy – Don’t be afraid to act like a total goofball, make funny noises, jump up and down, etc… whatever it takes to get them to crack a smile. Move beyond “Cheese” – Don’t just ...
- Ask The Child to Bring A Prop
- Let Kids Be Kids
- Show Their Personalities
- Photograph The Shared Special Moments
- Go For A Walk
- Run For It!
- Let The Kids Play Around
- Take Photos from Above
- Get A Group Hug!
- Read A Book
Doing child photo sessions can be difficult, but imagine what it’s like for the kids. They’re in a strange location with parents fussing over their clothes, while other people are making faces and telling them to smile. It’s positively overwhelming! One thing you can do to give the children a sense of calm and peace? Encourage them to bring a prop....
Kids see the world differently than adults. They find joy in little things, wear emotions on their sleeves, and march to the beat of their own drums. I have seen many photographers throw up their hands in frustration when working with children because the kids won’t listen to directions. I can certainly relate, especially since I have children of m...
Every kid is unique, and they express themselves in many different ways. One thing you can do to make your photos stand out is to encourage the kids to let their sense of individuality shine through. While the results might not be your own personal favorites, parents love images that capture a sense of who their kids really are. So whether the chil...
Authenticity is a special thing. As photographers, we often aim for specific results, and while the resulting shots might be great on a technical level, these formal images can be bereft of substance and emotion. I always try to find a way of capturing special moments, especially between parents and kids, even if the resulting images don’t follow t...
Do you shoot photos on location? Heading out for a walk is a great way to embrace your surroundings while also capturing some really interesting shots that parents and kids will appreciate for years to come. Have your clients take a short walk and document the excursion with your camera. Take shots from the front, from behind, and even from above (...
This is a tried-and-true technique for getting some outstanding images, and it’s a great way to impress your clients with photos they certainly can’t capture on their own. Use a zoom lens (preferably a 70-200mm f/2.8 or f/4) and a high-speed continuous shooting mode. I also recommend Auto ISO with a minimum shutter speed of 1/500s. Back-button focu...
This one isn’t always easy to pull off, but if you can catch kids while they are playing, laughing, or joking around, it’s like striking photographic gold. Some photographers choose locations that are more conducive to this type of freeform play, but unless you have your own private playground, it’s not always the simplest thing to do. Instead, I t...
Want to take unique shots that will make your clients call you for repeat photo sessions? Bring a ladder along with your camera gear. Then stand up high – make sure to be safe! – and get some shots of the kids from above. These can be slice-of-life images with the children playing or reading, but I also like to have them look up at me and smile whi...
The key to a good group-hug photo is timing. It’s not difficult to have all the kids get together – just tell them to pile on or around the largest child, then start taking photos! The tricky part is knowing when to do it. If you shoot a group-hug picture early in a photo session, you won’t get the kind of genuine emotions you might otherwise captu...
Every kid has a favorite book. Whether it’s a picture book, a novel, or even a coloring book, these treasures work wonders for your photography. It’s easy to get kids to smile and laugh when you ask them to read their favorite story, and you’ll get the opportunity to capture photos of them lost in their imagination as they turn the pages. One of th...
Jun 15, 2022 · We’ve compiled the ultimate guide to family photos with kids to make every step — from actually getting your family in front of the camera to getting your images on your walls — easy as 1, 2, 3! 📸 We’ve packed this guide with tips and tricks straight from professional photographers for capturing beautiful family photos that you’ll ...
Apr 27, 2020 · April 27, 2020. By Joanna Goddard. 11 Cool Ways to Display Family Photos. Where do you hang family photos? At the end of a long day, I love seeing baby pictures and vacation snapshots. You immediately feel right at home. As my sister said, “You walk into your house, and you’re like, THIS is who I am.” Here are 11 ways to display your favorites…
Nikon Ambassador and portrait/lifestyle photographer Tamara Lackey offers tips for taking great photos of kids and teens whether they're your kids, grandkids, nieces or nephews.
