Children are wonderfully unpredictable. This can be both refreshing and frustrating – especially if you’re trying to take beautiful photos of your favorite little forces of nature.
We all want great pictures of your kids, but getting those photos is not as easy as buying matching outfits and booking a photographer. Here is some advice from industry insiders to help you get great photos of your kids without losing your sanity in the process.
Start with the Right Photographer
Not every photographer is suited for photographing children. Most professionals will be honest with you when you ask about their ability to photograph kids, but if you’re in doubt, ask them to detail their experience with families and children.
Look for a family and child photographer in the Fox Cities that offers a diverse portfolio of child-friendly shoots. This will help you make sure that whatever happens on the day of the shoot, your photographer will be ready to handle it.
Don’t Stress Your Kids Out
If your children are stressed, they aren’t likely to behave – or to be easy to photograph. Unfortunately, photography sessions are something that can create stress for children, especially if parents are placing unrealistic expectations on them.
Give your kids reassurance and relieve their stress by approaching the entire shoot with flexibility and understanding. Things will happen that are out of your control, but instead of letting it ruin things, let it make them more interesting – and more memorable.
Be Sure Your Shots are Taken on Your Child’s Level
There are so many ways to photograph a child. None of them are strictly the correct approach. However, a general rule is that the majority of photos should be taken on the level of the child. This means your photographer – and probably you and your partner or spouse, if applicable – will have to get down on that level and interact with your child. This will offer the best, most natural appearance for your finished pictures.
Keep Them Smiling
Kids get tired and bored easily, especially when you’re doing something detail-oriented or formal like a photoshoot. Offer them plenty of things to do to keep them entertained, and they will be happier for longer – and give you better finished photos without even realizing it.
This is one area where your experienced photographer can help you. A good kid’s photographer knows how to keep kids busy and keep them grinning by suggesting things like dynamic poses, dancing between shots, and more. Plus, a great photographer will know when to snap some candid shots, which can be some of the sweetest and most affordable pictures from your entire session.
Embrace Imperfection Few of us have flawless photos of our youth. Your kids might not, either. However, the pictures you and your photographer do manage to capture will be beautiful, because they will perfectly capture a moment in your child’s life that you will never see again. Cherish that fact – and embrace the less-than-perfect photos that come along with it. You’ll love the finished photos, no matter what!
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