Content tagged with "children" (15)
Why do I always feel rushed when photographing people?
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I always feel rushed when photographing people! What am I doing wrong? At weddings there's always a time pressure but even on a family portrait shoot I'm very conscious of not keeping people too long and letting the children get bored!
Kathryn W, Yorkshire UK
How do I take photos of a little girl and her grandparents on the beach?
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Do you have any tips to help me to get great shots of my friend's little girl and her grandparents at the beach? I am not very confident but love taking photos.
Karen Kindt, Brisbane Australia
Should I use a prime lens or a zoom lens?
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You always seem to use your trusty 70-200mm f2.8 lens, and I love mine too, but people on forums keep saying that I should use primes because "that is what the pro's use".
J.M. Jersey, Channel Islands
QUICK QUESTIONS: September
Q. How to do you deal with children that pull a face in the studio?
Q. Why do some of my photos look like there is a tiny white layer between the subject and camera?
How do I photograph a tiny baby?
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How do I photograph family shots with a tiny baby, under 4 months old & unable to support it's own head?
Wendy Sykes, York UK
The 5-Minute "Perfect Smiling Child" Shot
Most people can take a great candid shot of a child, but how do you get the perfect close up shot of their faces that their parents always want?
HOW TO: Find beautiful light on your doorstep
You don't have to go further than your doorstep to find soft, flattering light - it works every time!
HOW TO: Photograph children in winter
There are lots of opportunities for great photos of children in the cold winter weather, and with a little preparation, you can make sure your photos are more than just "snap shots".
HOW TO: Select clothes for a shoot
Finding the right clothes can make all the difference to your pictures, and it's not as difficult as you might think. Check out these tips and videos, and learn how to enhance your pictures by using clothes that work with your backgrounds.
Too cool for school!
Everyone wants a picture of their child on their first day at school. But all too often it's a mad dash to get out of the house, and the result is a quick snapshot in the kitchen. So how can you make sure you get a good shot on such an important day?