Child Photography Tips

"The ever changing subject.
They just grow up too quick."

Child photography is one of the most rewarding fields of photography.

I have been a photographer for a while now and I would have to say that my favorite subject to photography is my son. I mean, just look at that face.

One of the biggest reasons that parents love photographing their children is that the subject changes (grows up) so quickly. Children rarely look the same from one photo opportunity to the next.

The articles linked below will show the techniques that photographers use to capture the character and blissfulness of childhood.

Child Action Photography - Face it, children are quick. This article shows how to virtually stop time and get great shots no matter how quick they are.

Fill the Viewfinder - The child should be prominent in the scene, not just part of it. This article shows techniques that ensure that the child is not overlooked in the photograph.

Don't Be a Stranger - Parents raise their children no to go near strangers. So how are professional photographers supposed to take pictures of them? This article shows how not to be viewed as a stranger if you are asked or hired to photograph someone else’s child.

Use Candid Photography - All children act differently when they know their picture is being taken. This makes it hard to capture their true character. This article shows how to use candid photography at a distance so the children do not know their picture is being taken.