At first, I desired lighting equipment and backdrops that costed a lot of money. I wondered if these working photographers were using light stands and strobes, and to my surprise they were all done with natural light. I realized that I don’t need expensive or fancy equipment and I didn’t what the photos to look like they were done in a studio right now.
With summer, we’re finally getting some warm and decent weather to get out and experiment with doing some photoshoots. I finally got the courage to ask some friends for the time and opportunity in exchange for the useable photographs. I am very glad I decided to try this because I’ve heard that you may not like it when you go to do it. Children Portrait Photography adds an element of difficulty as direction and communication with your subject is not very possible. To get around this, I surrendered any desire to try and control. In doing this, she was able to wander, explore, take her mom for a walk, and be her little self. This is when her little (or big) personality came out and it was great to try and catch her in moments of excitement due to the surroundings. I am definitely excited to get some photos for a few other friends and family soon! These are a few few of the photo’s that we took away from the shoot today.
This was definitely a challenge for me due to portrait photography, a 10 month old, and a camera lens I don’t use nearly enough. I have a few other pictures that are in need of some post-processing work and then I’ll probably create a zip file for her Mom to download. I am working on ibluesky for my iphone and mapping out some ideas around child and portrait photography. Since this was my introduction to child portrait photography, I would adore some constructive criticism regarding these 6 photographs. Please leave a comment.
Scott, Great stuff. I think for being “up against” everything you were they turned out fantastic. I’m sure the mother (and entire family) will love them.
Wow, I love them.
I may be prejudiced but I believe you have done a great job in catching some of the moods and expressions my little princess exhibits. I llok forward to seeing the balance of the picutures you have taken.
Thanks Scott! These photos are great! Art for our walls.
Let me know when you do an Introduction to Dog Photography.
Hey Sarah!
I am more than willing to try Dog Photography. Actually, I’d think of it more as Lifestyle Portraiture. The photos would include you and Josh. It would be a lot of fun.
To me the basic problem while shooting the photos for children is their erratic behavior..one they won’t settle down quickly..and another most of the time they will not respond as I would like them to to….I think I need to be more friendly with the kids…
those photos are great, i can learn photography from here.
Great pictures! It’s difficult to take great ones of children because of their moods. A happy child is a photographer’s dream.
I love looking at the children here. They’re so cute. Great shots there! :)
I love children and taking pictures of them. You have such a great talent of taking great pictures of children. The kids look so adorable.
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This little angel’s eyes is so clear. So beautiful. I believe you will have a long long way in photography. You have such a talent. Hope to see more of your photographs soon.
Wow! just love her eyes. Taking children’s photo is a bit challenging. They will face the camera for just a few minutes, so you have to maximize each second they’ll face the camera. Great pictures. Hope to see more beautiful photos.
Thanks so much Sarah! You’re totally right that it’s a challenge shooing children. I’m sure I’ll have more to display. I’m working on a photography service website as this site is more for creating a remarkable life centered around the love for photography everyday.
Enjoyed reading through this, very cute kid, I Like her green eyes.
I like this post! all of the photos are great, taking children’s photo is a bit challenging, her eyes is so cute….thanks for sharing and keep it up!
I think you did an awesome job with these photos being that you’re just getting started in child photography. Patience is key when working with these little subjects as well as keeping a close eye on them to be ready to shoot at a moments notice. My favorite is the first one where she’s looking at you and seems a little perturbed just sitting there.