728x90
my iParenting
From Our Sponsors
e-newsletters
Sign up to receive our free weekly e-newsletters

new terms of use
new privacy policy
award-winning products
The iParenting Media Awards program helps parents find the best products for their families.
Home › Articles › Family Life › Spring Portrait Pointers

Spring Portrait Pointers

Tips for Perfect Photos of Babies and Toddlers

By Kim Seidel

Pages:  1  2  3  4  

Shooting pictures outdoors can be difficult, Coan says. Be mindful of the light. "The biggest mistake people make is putting their kids in bright sunshine," she says. "This causes big shadows on the face, as well as squinty kids. Look for a big patch of shade, where the light is even. Everyone will be happier."

Jonathan Payne, owner of Jonathan Payne Photography, Oakland, Calif., offers more tips for parents eager to take their own photos:

  • Get down low. "You want to be down at eye level with the kids. I spend a lot of time down on my stomach with the babies. As an alternative, use a bed or couch to get the kids at an easier level to photograph."
  • Get close. "Fill the viewfinder with a face, or better yet just some details of your child, like their ears, hands or feet," Payne says. "It's important to figure out how close your camera will focus, and maybe even switch into the macro mode if it's available."
  • Turn off your flash. "Nothing kills a nice photo like a blast of harsh light from the camera," Payne says. "The flip side of this tip is that you need to find good light. Basically, look for big windows, with indirect light, like those facing north."

Other strong possibilities for taking superior photos in natural light include porches, doorways, or shady areas of the yard facing the open sky.

"Most importantly, just have fun and take a lot of photos," Coan says. "These little ones grow and change so quickly."

Pages:  1  2  3  4  

Want to see more?

Comments

There are no comments for this article yet.Be the first to add a comment.

Post As:
Enter your comment below:
Title
Comment Text
CAPTCHA
Please note that any comments submitted become the property of Disney Family / iParenting and can be edited and posted at our discrection.