Many people think that child
photography is no work and all play. However this notion is far from the truth.
Child photography is a challenging
field, primarily due to how difficult it is to manage children during a photo
shoot. Therefore, you need to develop skills in handling children before you can
take perfect pictures of them.
Here are some useful tips to help
you better manage and deal with children during a photo session.
Help The Child Relax Before
The Shoot:
Kids react to shoots in different
ways. While some children can be inquisitive and very active, others can be
submissive and quiet. Either way, when a kid arrives for a photo shoot, take
the time out to speak to the kid and help him relax. Further, the co-operation
of a child is necessary to help you get the desired shot. On one hand, a child
that retreats into a shell on seeing a stranger will not be able to give you a
range of expressions or give different poses.
On the other hand, a kid who is enthusiastic may end up playing with
camera equipment and may not listen to your instructions for the intended
shoot.
Some ways in which you can help a
child relax are by offering him a toy, a balloon or a ball to play with during
the photo shoot. This will keep the child occupied. Another suggestion is to
involve the child by showing some of the snaps you have taken of him. Further,
you can help him see through the viewfinder to help him get interested and let
him take some snaps as well.
Choose Various “Fun” Location Settings
Depending on your schedule and
availability of time, choose various “fun” location settings while shooting
with a kid. These may include an indoor location, outdoor location and a
neutral location with a simple background. This variation in setting will bring
different reactions and expressions to a child’s face, giving you the
opportunity to capture different aspects of a child. Finally, try to choose
spots, like a park, a zoo or a children’s playground that will help the kid
have fun and unwind naturally.
Some of the most memorable
shots taken by photographers are those of innocent children. The tips given
here are useful for amateur photographers who want to take up child photography
as a full-time profession.
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