Introduction to children's photography skills?

For many novice photographers, what are the main points that can improve children's photography skills in a short time? The following is the relevant information I have compiled for you for your reference!

Be ready to press the shutter.

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 a * * * is more influential than a prepared pose, because it captures the photographer's most authentic moment. Real-time shooting without any preparation or * * * is often the photographer's best work.

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.

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.

Show the true side of the child

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.

Concentrate the child's attention with props.

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.

The new 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.

Seize the best opportunity: golden moment

What is prime time? Prime time, also known as "magic moment", is not the exact 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.

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.

Wait patiently.

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.

Children's photography guide

Baby photography and young children

Babies born for two or three months generally don't laugh. Sometimes it does look like a smile, but it is more like a reflection than something that can be coaxed out. You can film the baby's face when he is awake or asleep. Their necks are weak, so make sure their heads are always supported.

Babies often need to be fed or change their posture, so they should know what they and their parents need. If things don't go well, please relax and make full use of the present situation. Here comes the opportunity to shoot, seize it and finish the work quickly.

It is natural to involve the baby's parents in the filming. Parents can be included in photos to capture their love and pride for the baby, or they can help support the baby, but not the parents.

Older babies and toddlers can really respond to attractive objects, sounds and interesting faces with laughter. Their smiles are lovely. Older babies smile at everyone or many things, but it takes a little time for older babies to get familiar with strangers. Some babies and toddlers may not be separated from their parents.

You may find the baby smiling at you, but once you hold up the camera, the smile will turn into a strange stare. One skill you can try is to play hide-and-seek with DSLR. Put the camera at your eyes for a while, and your eyes are still fixed on the baby in the middle. Lock the focus at a certain moment, and then quickly pick up the camera when the baby laughs.

If you want to get closer to the baby and then let the baby participate in the filming more intently, you need to be one with the baby, both physically and mentally. Shooting from a lower angle can shoot the faces of babies and children more clearly. You can also try to get along with them, just like taking portraits of adults. Your interaction may be limited, but your efforts will definitely enhance the effect of the photos.

In the "first time" period of a baby, it's like a baby sitting up for the first time, then crawling, pulling himself to a standing position, and finally starting to walk. If you are lucky, these are all important stages of taking pictures of children. Their concentration time is very short, so you must be quick, because they won't prove his new skills to you many times. Maybe we should give them something to attract them, so that they won't feel bored or impatient.

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How old a child can run and talk may cause trouble to people around him. They also learned to smile at the camera and put on some unnatural expressions. But their abilities and personalities began to show, so they could take many different photos. When children take pictures, it's better to play games with them while shooting, rather than trying to get them to do something.

If you want to take a formal or semi-formal photo, you can set up a small photo studio. Flash lights or hot boots installed in the photo studio are very useful for capturing moments of movement, especially when children are very active. But if you want to take a snapshot, you'd better not use a flash to avoid unnatural light. Let the children play by themselves and wait patiently. Let children get familiar with you before shooting, and they will gradually get used to your existence, and may even forget your existence.

Camera settings

The child will keep moving. Ensuring that they are clearly focused can be a challenge. If their actions are repetitive, they can pre-focus with an autofocus. After locking the focal length, press the shutter when the subject reaches the specified position. If the child is running around, you can try continuous AF, if not, you can switch to MF. In this way, it is not necessary to keep the autofocus point on the subject's eyes all the time when composing.

If children's movements and postures are always changing, try continuous shooting. This will increase your chances of capturing excellent expressions and positions. But in this case, JPEG instead of RAW is a more practical choice.

If children want to keep the shutter speed fast enough to capture motion, they can try to use ISO 400 settings and adjust the corresponding lighting. When using S/Tv mode, set an appropriate shutter speed or set a larger aperture in A/Av mode. If a flash is used, the shutter speed should not exceed the flash synchronization speed of the camera. In addition, slow shutter and camera panning are used to capture motion.

Baby's eyes are very sensitive when taking pictures, so direct flashing should be avoided in the range of1m. On the contrary, if you want to shoot at close range, you can use a reflective flash; Or use a longer focal length, allowing direct flash to be used at a longer distance.