Tips for Photographing Children

Taking photos of children sometimes can seem like a never-ending task. They don’t stay in the same place for long and are arguably one of the most unpredictable subjects. Here are some tips to get some great pictures of your special children.

1.     Use a stool or chair. This will give them something to sit on. You can call this your home area. If they are getting antsy and leaving the chair, put a Cheerio or some kind of food on the chair for them to get once they sit down.

2.     Use entrapment. It sounds bad, but it will get them to stay in one place and will make for cute pictures.

3.     Be outdoors. Don’t force them to sit or stay in one spot because that isn’t their natural instincts while being outside. Set up a start and finish line and get them as they cross the finish line, which will create great shots.

4.     Have them perform for you. If they like to dance, ask them to! If they like to play with tractors, ask them to! It will show the personality of the child and create cute shots.

5.     Use a blankie. A lot of children grow up having a special blanket that they take everywhere. It will also comfort them if they are having a hard time taking pictures.

Children are always curious so even them looking at a flower can be the cutest thing. Hopefully these tips will help make photographing children not seem like a never-ending task anymore and more of a fun and happy go lucky type of photo shoot!

-Katie :)