Children photography, how to take pictures of children in their best condition?

The general rule is to let nature take its course

There is a misunderstanding in children's photography in China, that is, they like to take pictures of children's expressions when they are laughing, or instruct children to do some postures that they think are good, thinking that this is Only then can you take good photos. In fact, it is not the case. Children are at an innocent and lively age. If you blindly ask them to do some postures or just smile like adults, then there will be no fun of childhood and no commemorative value.

(The baby running over is the most realistic)

Choose the time when the child is in the best mental state to shoot

It is said that a child’s face looks like June’s The weather is unpredictable, and my mood fluctuates greatly. I can't tell when I will be happy and when I will cry. However, after long-term observation, we can find that there is always a period of time during the day when they are the most excited and happiest, and this period is basically between 9:00 and 11:00 in the morning.

This is because the light at this time is relatively soft and the baby will feel very comfortable. In addition, at this time, the baby may have just woken up or just eaten and is full of energy. Therefore, by choosing this time to shoot, you can not only capture the baby's most natural laughter, but also think that the light at this time is warm, suitable for rendering the warmth of the picture.

(The crying look is also so cute, the most important thing is that such photos are very real)

When taking children’s photography, it is important not to interfere with the child’s natural expression, but to Be prepared to capture the most natural and authentic side of your child. Even if the picture requires it, indirect guidance should be limited and the children should be allowed to do it from the heart and naturally as much as possible. Only in this way can the most valuable and beautiful "childhood memories" be captured.

Focal length 46mm / Aperture F5.6 / Shutter speed 1/80s / Sensitivity 400

(Babies who have just woken up or just eaten are often in the best spirits)

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The temptation of food

Food is also children's favorite, and using it can also be a good way to arouse children's interest. It's just that the younger the child, the more ugly the "eating appearance" will be. Sometimes the child will smear food all over his face, even on his clothes. At this time, you can help the baby clean his face properly, but the baby will be desperate. Eating photos are also quite cute. You can take some appropriate photos of these subjects to enrich your baby’s childhood memories.

(The happy smiles of children enjoying food are the photographer’s favorite shots)

(The eating posture may seem unsightly, but it is the most real and adorable)

Use pets as photo props

Pets are not only children’s playmates, they can also serve as “props” in photos. The addition of pets can relieve the baby's nervousness when taking photos, allowing the baby to cooperate with the photographer to complete the shooting more naturally and relaxedly.

So, with this excellent "prop", it not only makes it easier for the photographer to complete the shooting, but also makes the children's childlike memory photos more colorful.

Focal length 105mm / Aperture F11 / Shutter speed 1 / 500s / Sensitivity 200

(The baby and pet wear the same hat and stand in the bucket, which makes people laugh)

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Notes on taking photos with pets

Pet hair may contain some bacteria, so pets should be bathed before taking photos to ensure the health of the baby.

Pet nails are very sharp, and it is not good to accidentally scratch your baby.