Eight suggestions on recording children's growth with photography

Recording is a very meaningful thing. The following are eight suggestions I collected for you about recording your child's growth, hoping to help you!

1, seize the perfect time: prime time.

What is prime time? Prime time is not an accurate hour on the dial, but a few minutes before or after sunrise or sunset. Compared with other times of the day, the sky at this time is softer and more colorful. This kind of light will also play a huge role in your photos, making your photos look fuller.

Step 2 choose a simple scene

Choosing the right background is of course a very important link. The background like the beach itself has a certain aesthetic feeling, which is also very helpful for taking photos. But when choosing the background, we should also be careful not to let the too beautiful background suppress the theme of the photo itself. At the same time, when choosing the background venue, we should also pay attention to avoid too dense crowds, so as not to weaken the concern for children. In shooting skills, use a large aperture and get as close as possible to the subject. The effect of this lens is absolutely amazing, and you will find that your child is a shining little star in front of this simple background.

Step 3 choose clothes that match the background

Since there is a simple background, children's wear should also be matched with the background as much as possible. Don't have too many colors or decorations, lest you become another distraction. Compared with these simple things, the child's face and personality can be the biggest highlight in the photo. Soft warm colors are generally the best choice, and accessories should be minimized.

4. Show your child's true side.

In traditional photography, the photographer will determine his own theme and think about the scenes and actions to be shot before shooting. However, this shooting method is obviously not suitable for children. Children's nature makes them very active and express their emotions more frankly. Although many photographers complain that it is a great challenge to control these children, we can still make good use of this nature to "turn waste into treasure". Just let them play in the scene you choose and make them feel comfortable and relaxed, so that the photos taken will show the most essential childlike innocence. And such a relaxed nature is far better than those rigid children's photography.

5. Use props to concentrate children's attention

It is often difficult for children's attention to concentrate on one thing for a long time, which may also be considered as the biggest problem that photographers encounter in the process of shooting children's photography. The trick to solve this problem is to give them a prop. It can be their favorite toys or other tools suitable for children to play with.

Adding props can not only easily control their attention, but also produce unexpected shooting effects. Especially when you choose a prop that is very consistent with the shooting theme, the whole picture will be more vivid and concrete. In addition, props can also stimulate children's purest and most essential expressions, which not only makes photos more interesting, but also provides a pleasant interaction and shooting experience between you and your children.

6. Be patient

Although we are constantly emphasizing the display of children's nature, sometimes we still need some posing, which is difficult to capture quickly. What's the trick here? Be patient and be prepared to wait. Don't force your children. Too much pressure will cause children's dissatisfaction and make shooting more difficult. Try to follow the child's thoughts and find the right opportunity to guide. When they start doing something similar to what you think, you have a chance to do it. This will not only keep your shooting atmosphere, but also make your child's movements more natural.

7. Be ready to press the shutter at any time.

It may be a little difficult when you first try, but you should firmly believe that practice makes perfect. Keep the camera within reach at any time and take pictures of those scenes that you think are worth shooting at any time. Usually, the candid camera has a greater influence than the posture fully prepared in advance, because it captures the truest moment of the photographed person. Real-time shooting or sneak shots without any preparation are often the best works of photographers.

8. Let your children walk around.

If playing games is a child's nature, then a moving child can really release his nature. Children who move often have charm that they don't have when they are still. All you have to do is follow in their footsteps and wait for them to show you the cutest side.

After reading these 8 suggestions, I believe your confidence in filming children has greatly increased. Of course, although skills can help you, the most important thing to shoot children is to record their daily growth. The original intention of shooting also stems from the love for children. Love and patience are the basis of taking good photos. No matter what the shooting result is, I hope every parent and child can enjoy the shooting process and make this time a more unforgettable memory than photos.