Hey Photo Enthusiasts!
Humbletakes is gearing up for a May MMS (read all about the MMS system HERE!) and I'm really excited about it. In the meantime, I thought I could help all of you moms and dads capture the ever elusive and eternally adorable smiles of your kiddos with three of my favorite tips.
Shooting kids is most often the hardest (and most amazing) part of my job. Kids have a hard time during photo sessions because, well, photo sessions are boring! Over the years I have learned some valuable lessons when it comes to shooting kiddos to get not only beautiful images but genuine expressions! Here are my top three snippets of advice for the next time you want to capture your child's adorableness!
1) It's up to them!
I know this seems a bit counter-intuitive but I promise this is the best advice I can give anyone! If your kiddos are not interested in taking pictures they will absolutely let you know. My advice? Take pictures when they're up for it. That usually means when they are well rested, fed, and in a good mood. You will have to be patient and wait for this golden time, but I guarantee the best pictures always come from kids who feel good.
2) Let them relax! (so you can too)
In my experience, kids do the absolute best when you allow them to take time to relax. If you're constantly screaming "smile" at them, you will get a fake, plastered, school-photo-type smile. If the kid wants to make a funny face, let them. If they want to show you a leaf, let them. If they have a funny story to tell you, let them. And be snapping pictures the entire time! Sometimes the greatest pictures happen when you and your kiddo weren't even trying. So relax and have fun!
3) Play!
My final piece of advice is to let your kids play! Let them run around, pick up things they find, or play on the swing-set. Letting your kids play around while you're snapping photos of them may take a little more time but I promise it's worth it. Not only will you capture the true essence of your child at that point in time, but your pictures will have so much more personality and genuineness. It's worth the time and energy for you to poke your head out from behind the camera and tickle or chase them. Don't be afraid to stop shooting for a couple minutes to chat with them or just hang out. Your kids will love spending time with you and probably won't even mind a camera in their face!
Getting beautiful pictures of a child's genuine happiness is never easy, but I hope that with a couple hints and tricks you can relax and enjoy taking pictures of your babies!
Humbletakes is gearing up for a May MMS (read all about the MMS system HERE!) and I'm really excited about it. In the meantime, I thought I could help all of you moms and dads capture the ever elusive and eternally adorable smiles of your kiddos with three of my favorite tips.
Shooting kids is most often the hardest (and most amazing) part of my job. Kids have a hard time during photo sessions because, well, photo sessions are boring! Over the years I have learned some valuable lessons when it comes to shooting kiddos to get not only beautiful images but genuine expressions! Here are my top three snippets of advice for the next time you want to capture your child's adorableness!
1) It's up to them!
I know this seems a bit counter-intuitive but I promise this is the best advice I can give anyone! If your kiddos are not interested in taking pictures they will absolutely let you know. My advice? Take pictures when they're up for it. That usually means when they are well rested, fed, and in a good mood. You will have to be patient and wait for this golden time, but I guarantee the best pictures always come from kids who feel good.
2) Let them relax! (so you can too)
In my experience, kids do the absolute best when you allow them to take time to relax. If you're constantly screaming "smile" at them, you will get a fake, plastered, school-photo-type smile. If the kid wants to make a funny face, let them. If they want to show you a leaf, let them. If they have a funny story to tell you, let them. And be snapping pictures the entire time! Sometimes the greatest pictures happen when you and your kiddo weren't even trying. So relax and have fun!
3) Play!
My final piece of advice is to let your kids play! Let them run around, pick up things they find, or play on the swing-set. Letting your kids play around while you're snapping photos of them may take a little more time but I promise it's worth it. Not only will you capture the true essence of your child at that point in time, but your pictures will have so much more personality and genuineness. It's worth the time and energy for you to poke your head out from behind the camera and tickle or chase them. Don't be afraid to stop shooting for a couple minutes to chat with them or just hang out. Your kids will love spending time with you and probably won't even mind a camera in their face!
Getting beautiful pictures of a child's genuine happiness is never easy, but I hope that with a couple hints and tricks you can relax and enjoy taking pictures of your babies!
Then again, if you're just not up for it that's what Humbletakes is here for! Keep your eyes peeled for the next MMS update (scheduled for May)!
Below are just a few of my favorite "accidental" moments. I love the crinkled noses, closed eyes, funny faces and huge smiles.
Happy shooting!
Shoot ya Later :)
Shoot ya Later :)
MMS?
ReplyDeleteMini-Mini Session....they are super short sessions so getting family pictures done isn't a horrific experience. Kids have a tendency to loose it after about 30 min. These sessions are just short and fun. All the pictures on this post are from MMS's actually!
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