With Fall on the way, I thought I would post some tips on getting great pictures from our kids. Have you ever set up a great picture, kids are in their Grandma made Halloween outfit sitting so cute in the pumpkin patch that you drove 2 hours to get to only to look at your picture later and see this? (of course after the 2 hour drive back at 11pm at night)
Or this?
I love my girls but it is funny how they start learning how to look AWAY from the camera the minute I take their picture...
First thing is to take the time to READ, yes I know I said it, but reading the manual and make all the difference. Second is understand how to set the camera for the envirnoment and understand what each of the settings mean and what ideal envirnoment it is made for can really help you get the ideal picture quality.
Third is take lots and lots of pictures just keeping on snapping...and yes you will have a lot that were just a waste but is it worth it to take 50 pictures to get that one money shot? (You speak here....Yes you say!)
Hate the family photos? The battle of getting everyone to stand still, look at the camera and of course keeping their eyes open can make everyone a little cranky...here is a tip I learned from a photographer. Ask your kids to close their eyes, then tell them when you say 'OPEN' they are to open them...of course take the picture and you are very likely to have everyone's eyes open at the same time (Shocking I know).
Another great tip? Choose picture taking time when the KIDS are at their best even if early in the morning (coffee anyone?), and you will capture them at their best. Remember to bring snacks for picture taking outings and drinks too. Another tip? Make a day out of it and just start taking pictures even if they are just running around and playing...soon they will be more comfortable and start to act natural making it easier to capture that winning smile and winning shot.
One last thing...nobody can tell the difference between dawn and dusk in pictures...looking for the perfect picture while Trick or Treating can be exhausting, especially when kids start coming down from their sugar high from the earlier 4 parties they went to...Try dressing them up a week or so before and take shots early in the morning, you can still get the look of evening without the extra tiredness from the end of the day and nobody has to know your Halloween pictures were really taken 2 weeks before hand (devil smile).
Good luck and happy crafting (and happy picture taking)!
PS if you are looking for a great photographer and live in Atlanta, Ga check out Gina at www.ginacellinophotography.com or email her at gina@ginacellinophotography.com.
Look for fashion Monday, on you guessed it, Monday!
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