Thursday, October 18, 2012

How To Take A Child's Portrait Picture

By Christine Taylor


Taking photos of children is not as easy as it is to take photos of adults. Especially those who are really young, kids rarely want to sit still for a few minutes to have their photos captured. Snapshots are easy to take, but parents can definitely have a challenge having their kids' portrait photograph taken. The outcome is going to be priceless, though, if the parents get them to behave before the camera for a few minutes.

Unlike grown-ups, very young kids cannot be expected to just pose before the camera and give the photographer their best smile. Not every child is an actor. Many of them don't care if they don't have a "nice" portrait at all. For them, a couple of minutes to sit quietly is too long. Whether it's a family portrait or a solo portrait, it's going to be a challenge to take professional photographs of a young child.

It's a challenge, true, but it's not impossible to shoot Children photography. Parents and photographers have to just keep in mind a few things when taking a kid's portrait photograph. First, be prepared and bring the child's favourite toy. For a child, it's always playtime, even though it's business for the photographer and the parents. They would be rowdy and get bored immediately even before the photographer takes the first shot. But if they have their favourite toy, it can distract them to stand still long enough. The toy can also help catch their attention on the camera.

Hungry children are grouchy. Bring lightweight snacks that don't require utensils on the photo shoot. The snacks must be easy to eat and clean. It would be really unfortunate if the snack ruins the kids' outfit. Be sure that they also have had complete sleep before the photo shoot.

Making the kid comfy during the photography for children Singapore shoot is very crucial too. They should have food and toys and they should also be in comfy attire. Children photography should be fun so there's no need for the child to pose very formally. After all, the goal is to show the child's character in the image. Although they may look really adorable in tiny tuxedo and little gowns, the whole picture pictorial would just be ruined if they don't look and feel comfy in their clothes.




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