Kids Photography Guide

Take Fabulous Photos of your Kids
Follow our simple steps to
start taking better photos
of your kids and loved
ones!
Take photos that capture
personality & help your subject
shine!
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Find Soft Light
If you’re photographing your family and they’re facing then sun, then chances are they’re going to be
squinting and uncomfortable which isn’t capturing them at their best. Instead of placing your subjects
right in the sun try stepping into the shade which can usually be found close by! Look for open shade
under trees, under patios or in the shade of large buildings! You can also take photos in the shade
provided by cloudy overcast days and during the soft light found around sunrise and sunset! Look at
your subjects faces and you’ll know you have soft light if you can’t see strong distracting shadows.
Avoid the Squinting from
Bright Sunlight
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Get Down to kids’s Eye Level
The quickest way to improve your child photography is to simply get down to their
level. An easy novice mistake is to photograph down on children at an angle which
hides their face, obscures their expressions, and captures the top of their head.
Getting low will let you compose your image at eye level, and it will also allow
much better interaction with your subject.
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Don’t say Cheeeese!
When we ask our kids to say cheese, they’re usually very
happy to oblige, and the grimacing cheese is what they’ll
deliver! Take natural & engaging shots of your kids by
keeping your photos playful! Use jokes and humour to take
photos as your kids are laughing or those cheeky moments
in-between giggles! Remember that your subject doesn’t
always have to be looking at the camera, as those beautiful
‘looking away’ shots can also capture beautiful
expressions.
Use humour to capture
natural and personality
filled photos!
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Kids Photography Checklist!
Light
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Look for soft light for flattering portraits
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Soft light can be found in open shade outside or near doors/ windows inside
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Ensure you have enough light, so your images aren’t dark or grainy
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Look for the catch lights in eyes of your subjects
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Take portraits during the golden hours of early morning and late afternoon
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Cloudy overcast days are perfect for soft light portraits, ensure your exposure is a little lighter to avoid flat, dark images
Natural Smiles
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Keep it fun, quick and don’t ask for ‘cheese’
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Get down to kids eye level
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Use age appropriate jokes/ games/ silliness
to encourage laughter
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Don’t forget to capture the ‘looking away shots’
which can be just as natural and personality filled as eye-contact images
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Kids Photography Checklist!
Simplicity Wins
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Remember to ‘see’ what’s happening in your shot, beyond your subject
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Clear the clutter by moving objects or moving yourself
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Avoid ‘busy-ness’ by sticking to simple backdrops that let your subject shine
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DIY your own backdrops with plain walls, foliage, blankets and rugs
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Be as creative as your imagination allows
Avoid Stress
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Plan your shots and set-up before asking children to come into the shot
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Use a doll or toy if needed and check for light, settings and exposure
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Give children something to do with their hands, such as a favourite toy/book
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Designate the photo area with a chair or rug
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Know when your little one has ‘had enough’ and keep it light hearted
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Involve your child in the shoot and let them create their own image ideas
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