Content tagged with "children" (5)
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