Saturday, August 4, 2012

Taking A Child's Portrait Photograph

By Anna Thorns


Taking pictures of kids is not as simple as it is to shoot photos of adults. Especially those who are very young, children rarely like to sit still for a few minutes to have their photos captured. Snapshots are easy to shoot, but parents can absolutely have a challenge having their kids' portrait photograph captured. The result is going to be priceless, nonetheless, if the parents get them to behave in front of the camera for a few minutes.

Unlike adults, very young children can't be expected to just pose in front of the camera and give the photographer their best smile. Not every child is an actor. Most of them don't care if they don't have a "nice" photo at all. For them, a few minutes to sit quietly is just too long. Whether it's a family portrait or a solo photo, it's going to be a challenge to take professional portraits of a young child.

It's a challenge, true, but it's not unachievable to take children photography. Parents and photographers must just keep in mind a few things when taking a child's portrait photo. First, be ready and bring the kid's favourite toy. For a child, it's always playtime, even though it's business for the parents and the photographer. They would be boisterous and get bored right away even before the photographer takes the first shot. If they have their favourite toy, it can distract them to sit still long enough. The toy can also help catch their attention on the camera.

Unfed kids are irritable. Bring lightweight snacks that don't need utensils on the photo shoot. The refreshments should be easy to consume and clean. It would be really unfortunate if the snack ruins the kids' outfit. Ensure that they also have had full sleep before the photo shoot.

Don't forget to make the child comfortable during the photography for children Singapore shoot. Bring food and toys for the child and clothe them in comfortable clothes. portrait shoots for children should be fun. You don't need the child to pose very formally. In children's photography, the aim is to show the kid's innocence and personality in the photo. They may look cute in their tiny tux and little dresses and hair fascinators but if they don't look and feel comfy in their outfits, the entire photo pictorial would just be ruined.




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