Are you tired of the same style of pictures of your kids? Taking creative photos of your kids can reenergize the photographer in you. Whether you are taking pictures of a special occasion or just everyday life, a little planning can go a long way.
Props
Think about what story you are trying to get across with your photos. Themed birthday parties make it easier to work props into the pictures. Your theme could use the season or your kid’s favorite TV character. Everyone wants to the birthday party picture with the cake and streamers but take it one step further. If you can take your party outside and use nature as prop, you can get the one of a kind photo you are seeking. Use the fresh flowers of spring, leaves for fall or a snowman for winter to give your photos another dimension. The Christmas tree picture is a common photo found in Christian households. Everyone is lined up stand in front of the Christmas tree. Why not take the opportunity while decorating the tree to get those family photos? Getting your subject or subject engaged in an activity can help create a natural picture. When taking pictures of groups do not have them line up all in a row. Varying the heights of your subjects with a staircase, for example, is more pleasing to the eye. Your kids do not need to be the only one to use props. Have you ever tried to take pictures from different heights? When taking pictures of kids, getting down to their height helps draw you into the picture. Sometimes it is fun to take pictures from above, like when you stand on a chair, or when you lie down on the ground and shoot up at them.
Camera Functions
Kids are always on the move, so keep you camera up and continue to shoot where you think the action is going to happen. If your camera has a burst or continuous mode, you can use this setting to take multiple pictures with one click of the shutter button. This will capture a sequence of movements from your subject. The action mode “freezes” your subject in motion to get a clear picture by increasing your shutter speed. Portrait is another notable manual mode that creates an out of focus background while the subject is clearly focused. The portrait mode is best used outdoors during the day. You can still get outstanding pictures by keeping the camera on automatic and have the camera decide what the best way is to take the picture.
The best part of taking pictures with a digital camera is that you can shoot away now and delete later. Make sure everyone is relaxed and having a good time to make it easier to get those memories.
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