 Heather House |
Toddler Photos I have been asked to take photos in an outdoor setting for their 2-year-old son. Does anyone have any suggestions for toddler shots?
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"Does anyone have any suggestions for toddler shots?" Sure, Heather: type 'toddler' in the search box, hit Enter, and read up on the subject. Have fun!
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Mandi M. Wiltse |
Heather- I'm fairly new at "taking" pictures, but the more I take of my just turned 3-year-old son, the more I want to take!! Kids are so much fun. Go to a nice park and just let the child be themselves. Kids are unpredictable ... that's what is so fun about them and why you can really get some amazing shots. Especially around the age of two, their facial expressions are endless, and you never know what your going to get from them. I have some photos in my gallery if you want to take a look. Nothing too spectacular - still learning my camera. Play around! It'll be so much fun!! :) Good luck!!
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- Kathryn (Love) Scheet Contact Kathryn (Love) Scheet Kathryn (Love) Scheet's Gallery |
I have 3 grandsons ages 3, 2, and 1. I find that always keeping the camera in my hand or very close is best. And sometimes, it's click, click, click, click ... there are always some goods shots after filling the card :) Posing them is a pain, so spontaneous and candid shots seem to prevail.
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A C |
Make sure you talk with the parents and have this scheduled for a time of day when the little guy is happy. My toddlers were usually better in the morning rather than evening (unless it was after a nap). If you do some posed shots, make sure to get some of those candid shots in as well. With young children, I get better results and more cooperation if I'm willing to let them choose some of their own poses. Also, to get the kids warmed up, I sometimes let them take a picture with my camera. I keep the strap on my neck and all ... I just let them look through the viewfinder and push the button. At 2, he may or may not be a bit young; I did this with a 2-year-old a few weeks ago and it really helped break the ice!!! Make sure Mom and Dad are dressed for the occasion. I know this photo shoot is all about the toddler, but when young children are fussy, they ease up when Mom or Dad holds them. Parents often like these shots a ton because they show that special bond they have with their child (last time I did pics of just the child, Mom wasn't dressed up or with makeup .... one of the larger prints she wanted was the pic with her and son ... I had to do more touch-up work in Photoshop, because she wasn't ready).
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Mandi M. Wiltse |
Great shots Cherylann! You just gave me a ton of ideas. Looks like you've captured kids in their so called "element" posed or not it looks like it's about the "child" not the picture. You're great inspiration! I'm leaning to child photography.
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Heather House |
I really appreciate everyone's responses! Wow! This information will help a lot. Thanks so much!
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Dennis H. Hernet |
And don't forget to use a lot of "reverse psychology" if you want kids to do what you want them to do. Kids will NEVER do what an adult wants, especially during a photo session so just tell them "not to look at the baby" or "don't blow out the candles" and you'll end up with some great shots ... almost guaranteed. And like previous message ... never put the camera down, always stay alert.
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- Susan Feulner Contact Susan Feulner Susan Feulner's Gallery  |
Little ones like to smell the flowers once you have shown them how. And it makes adorable pictures.
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