Outdoor shooting skills of children's photography

Sunny day is a good day for outdoor photography, and sufficient light and cheerful mood are one of the important guarantees for taking good photos. Let me introduce you to the outdoor shooting skills of children's photography. Let's have a look!

Children's outdoor photography skills and equipment selection

If you use a SLR camera, it is recommended to choose a lens with a focal length within 50mm to 200mm; When shooting close-ups, it is recommended to choose a lens with a focal length of 70mm to 135mm; If conditions permit, you can also choose a large-caliber fixed-focus lens, which can obtain photos with prominent main characters, blurred and elegant background and artistic atmosphere; Don't take close-up photos with a wide-angle lens, it will deform the child's face. Because the working distance of wide-angle lens is short, it is easy for children to feel nervous, which leads to children's stiff expression and even dislike being photographed.

Most SLR cameras have built-in flash, which can create beautiful eye light when shooting. But pay attention to downshifting. If it is too strong, it will not only affect the picture effect, but also make children's eyes uncomfortable and irritable.

Ambient light usage

When shooting outdoors, try not to shoot under strong light, which will lead to high contrast and poor effect; Try not to shoot in the shadow of strong outdoor light to avoid strong ground reflection light shining on the child's face from below, causing visual discomfort and cold color; In addition, try not to shoot in the shadow of trees, which will leave spots on the child's face and affect the picture effect.

Don't disturb them.

Children like to run around. If you want to attract their attention, don't run after them in the garden with a camera. You can play some games with them, such as hide and seek, and then take snapshots. If you want to take more honest photos, you can also make them interact with other things, such as looking for insects, petting small pets or shuttling through the trees. For children who like to take pictures, we can show them pictures while taking pictures and encourage praise in real time; For children who don't like taking pictures, let's not interfere with their play. You know, the back or silhouette of children playing is also a very memorable moment.

Integration into the environment

Seeing the beautiful big flower beds in the park, many adults will let their children stand in front of the flower beds to take pictures, but if they are placed in the flower beds, they will have a more beautiful effect. Remember to blend them well with the surrounding environment. In this way, the picture will not only have a prospect, but also be more layered, making the photo look more natural.

Pay attention to expression and convey emotions.

When children come to nature, they will have a variety of colorful emotions, such as curiosity or confusion about strange things, love for cats and dogs, dependence on family members, naughty or joy when eating ... These naturally confided emotions are the purest portrayal. We should pay attention to observe these emotional changes, take pictures of their real expressions and leave unforgettable photos.