| When it comes to portrait photography then | | | | move yourself backwards and forwards with the |
| capturing of the fun of childhood is one of the most | | | | child to keep the shot in focus. Another great tip to |
| difficult aspects to master. If it is one child or a group | | | | take a child more comfortable is to get down to their |
| of children there are certain elements you need to | | | | level so you appear less intimidating. To get an even |
| consider. There a basic tips that are true of | | | | better and interesting shot especially you if have a |
| whatever age of person you are trying to | | | | group shot of children is to distract them just before |
| photograph such as being aware of how people are | | | | the photo is taken drawing their attention away from |
| framed in your shot. You need to look for places | | | | the camera it will lead to a much natural shot. |
| where the body seems to naturally "cut-off" if you | | | | If you are looking to capture them looking at the |
| are not using the whole body in the frame such as | | | | camera then use your camera red-eye reduction |
| the neck line. A good way to get a softer light is to | | | | setting when using your flash. Another way to avoid |
| place the child near a window. | | | | red eye is to provide more light in the room, then |
| When you are taking pictures of children you need to | | | | aim the flash off a reflective surface such as a ceiling |
| get them used to the camera first so takes lots of | | | | to produce a softer light. |
| pictures. If you are taking pictures of small children | | | | Using some of the tips above should allow you to |
| you will want to pre-focus the camera first. On most | | | | capture more interesting pictures of you child or a |
| modern day digital cameras this is done by pressing | | | | group of children in way that is more interesting and |
| down the shutter button half way. Then you have to | | | | capture then fun of childhood. |