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How to Photograph Kids

Children are a lot of fun to photograph, and are rarely camera shy. Before you being photographing them, start thinking like one. Get inspired by simple things, and find the awe in everything. The following tips will help you take great photographs of kids.
1. First get on their level by bending down or lying on the ground. When you photograph them by looking down, you imply dominance over them and may make them feel inferior. Instead, photograph them from below, because then you empower them.
2.Try photographing children with their friends and family. Document children interacting with other children, their siblings and parents. To start out, children may want to be photographed with their parents until they get comfortable with you and the camera.
3. Be patient. At times, children can be hard to work with, so try not to get frustrated. They will need breaks and snacks. Don't try and rush a session, and if you are not getting the shots you want, try photographing them even when you don't think they are doing anything interesting.
4. Children's eyes and expressions are priceless. Photograph how they react to the world around them. Ask them to make funny faces or happy faces. See if they will lean into the camera and look right at you.
5. You may want to bring children to a new playground or park. It's fun to watch them explore their new environment. If you are photographing them outside (which is the best light), remember that the best lighting is before 10 a.m. and after 4 p.m.
6. Don't forget to relax. If you are nervous or uncomfortable children will sense that and they will also be uncomfortable. Have fun and they will also have fun. Toys and games are always good to bring, and so is food.
It's always good to give children some direction, but let them be themselves and make sure they are having fun. You never know what they will do, so be prepared to capture those precious fleeting moments. While you may want some posed pictures, candid ones generally produce the best shots.

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