A Bit to Know About Children"s Photography
Children - they grow up really fast, don't they? Sometimes it almost feels like they were born one day and gone the next.
Maybe that is why we like to gaze at children's photographs every now and then.
It may be some snaps from our own childhood or the toddler days of our kids - the charm is simply irresistible.
The reminders of those cute, naughty moments always make us feel better - don't they? Everybody loves children.
Most of us also like to take photographs of them.
That is what we prefer to do when it comes to clicking pictures of our own kids.
We just take a camera and start clicking random shots of the baby.
Who needs a professional photographer, right? Wrong.
Children's photography is actually one of the most thrilling yet taxing kinds of photography.
And the first thing to keep in mind would be to love the kids.
If you do not, the babies are going to know it right away.
And once they do, they are going to try their best to make it impossible for you to get a good shot.
The biggest mistake that a photographer can make is to think that he or she knows everything about photography.
Nothing can be too strange when your subjects are some really hyperactive or too shy toddlers.
All of the knowledge that you have acquired as a photographer will most likely go in vain if you do not know how to anticipate the children's actions and capture their attitude on film.
A child will probably not understand your verbal instructions, let alone follow your plans.
When such is the case you will have to use your imagination to get the child to do what you want.
Most commonly children try to thwart the adult's plans by doing the exact opposite of what they are told.
If a child is being non-co-operative, try to tell him the opposite of what you want.
Before you start filming a child, you must make sure that your camera and set are absolutely ready.
Before you bring the child to the area of 'photo shoot', set up your props and camera, charge the batteries and the flash-guns, get extra memory cards, etc.
As soon as the child makes his or her grand entrance, waiting would not be an option.
Little kids have very short memory spans.
But rushing through things is not an option either.
It can lead the child to get irritated and have a meltdown.
Always be ready for the unexpected when you are doing children's photography.
The child may start crying, may need to go to the washroom or start throwing tantrums.
Try to know your subjects so that you can have an idea about how they are going to react to different situations.
Be ready to tackle those situations.
Having colorful toys and candies ready at your disposal can prove to be helpful.
Try to practice the power of smile and do not forget to let the child know that you are a friend.
Remember, you are the mature one here.
So, throwing temper tantrums like your toddler subject might seem childish.
Maybe that is why we like to gaze at children's photographs every now and then.
It may be some snaps from our own childhood or the toddler days of our kids - the charm is simply irresistible.
The reminders of those cute, naughty moments always make us feel better - don't they? Everybody loves children.
Most of us also like to take photographs of them.
That is what we prefer to do when it comes to clicking pictures of our own kids.
We just take a camera and start clicking random shots of the baby.
Who needs a professional photographer, right? Wrong.
Children's photography is actually one of the most thrilling yet taxing kinds of photography.
And the first thing to keep in mind would be to love the kids.
If you do not, the babies are going to know it right away.
And once they do, they are going to try their best to make it impossible for you to get a good shot.
The biggest mistake that a photographer can make is to think that he or she knows everything about photography.
Nothing can be too strange when your subjects are some really hyperactive or too shy toddlers.
All of the knowledge that you have acquired as a photographer will most likely go in vain if you do not know how to anticipate the children's actions and capture their attitude on film.
A child will probably not understand your verbal instructions, let alone follow your plans.
When such is the case you will have to use your imagination to get the child to do what you want.
Most commonly children try to thwart the adult's plans by doing the exact opposite of what they are told.
If a child is being non-co-operative, try to tell him the opposite of what you want.
Before you start filming a child, you must make sure that your camera and set are absolutely ready.
Before you bring the child to the area of 'photo shoot', set up your props and camera, charge the batteries and the flash-guns, get extra memory cards, etc.
As soon as the child makes his or her grand entrance, waiting would not be an option.
Little kids have very short memory spans.
But rushing through things is not an option either.
It can lead the child to get irritated and have a meltdown.
Always be ready for the unexpected when you are doing children's photography.
The child may start crying, may need to go to the washroom or start throwing tantrums.
Try to know your subjects so that you can have an idea about how they are going to react to different situations.
Be ready to tackle those situations.
Having colorful toys and candies ready at your disposal can prove to be helpful.
Try to practice the power of smile and do not forget to let the child know that you are a friend.
Remember, you are the mature one here.
So, throwing temper tantrums like your toddler subject might seem childish.
