Taking Pictures of Kids
I’m not a photographer….. but I love to take pictures of my kids! And when I take the time to take a picture I want it to ‘pop’.
Here’s a few things I’ve learned in my 9 1/2 years of being a Mom:
Taking Pictures of children
Take alot of shots! A posed picture will probably look exactly like a posed picture. The best shots capture a candid, relaxed expression. I often take a dozen pictures of one particular shot. Sometimes the one that becomes a keeper is the one they didn’t realize you were taking.
Taking Pictures of Kids
Get on their level!
Kids are usually shorter than adults….especially babies. Who wants to see a series of pictures of a child’s hair. Lean down, squat, or sit on the floor so you are looking straight on.
Get below them.
One of my favorite shots is one I took when I layed out on the grass and took the picture almost straight up. That way I captured the kids in motion with nothing but the clouds behind them.
Get rid of noisy background.
When I take pictures of my children outside, I don’t want to see power lines, air conditioner units or the lawn mower in the yard. I want to see the kids! So when you are ready to take a picture, look behind the subject before you push click. Can you have a cleaner background if you step a few feet to the right or change the angle of the shot?
Get in their face and take out the color
Well…..figuratively of course. By zooming in close and then turning it black and white, I am able to see their eyes sparkle.
Extra Photography Quiz Question
Do you know why you should look down on the people you’re taking a picture of? Hmmmm….
Got any tips for taking pictures of children? I’d love to hear!
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March 25, 2012 – Today I tried to get this shot that has floated around the photography world for years. You can tell the kids were super excited to cooperate.
Ever tried this shot? Did it turn out better than mine?
I always hate it when I take the perfect picture and realize there is something in the back ground I do not want there. I am going to try some of these, thanks for the tips.
Luv the black and white, really does make there little faces shine…awesome ideas thanks for sharing
Thanks for the easy tips! One of my resolutions is to preserve my kids childhood more. These tips will definitely help!
I agree, take a lot of pics, lol! You just never know which one will be perfect! They don’t all have to be posed.
Dawn
I LOVE up close pics and ones that are not staged!!!
LOVE all the pictures you have and the tips! Thanks for sharing
Cute pic of the kids… I really have to try something like that. Maybe my husband can be the one holding them up, lol.
And good tip about the angle… I wish I were tall enough to take down angles, lol.
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Great tips! I love that shot from below.
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Great tips! Thanks for sharing…I’ll definitely be implementing now that it’s getting warmer outside…perhaps I can get some decent not-so-candid shots of my kiddos
I love your tips!! I am a aspiring photographer myself. I love the pics you have here. Close-ups are my favorite!
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I love it. Great tips!
Great tips, thanks for putting this together!