How To Take Nice Babies And Kids Portrait

Don't you agree that kids grow up so fast these days? It seems that it was just a few years ago when they are still small and sleep soundly in your arms. Don't you have the urge to freeze time and keep them as they are? Now, you and I both know that it is unlikely to happen and that is why we need digital photography to help us keep the memory when they are still nice and cute. :-)

One thing about babies and kids is they changes rapidly. They can be cute and cuddly now but when you got your camera and ready to shoot, they become sour face without any reason. That is why the first thing about taking nice babies and kids portrait, you have to always keep your camera ready. Once you miss your chance, you will have to wait for another time to get the picture and you probably have to wait for a long time.

When comes to taking babies and kids portrait, I personally like to use natural lighting instead of artificial lighting. I personally feel that they glow under sunlight. Besides that, some babies and kids cried when you pop flash at them. If you have experienced that before, you know how ugly the scenario can be especially when their parents showed you the why did you make my baby cry look.

By the way, some people do say that flash is not good for the babies and kids eyes because the sudden flash might damage their eyes. I am not sure how true that can be but it does make sense because their eyes sensory might not be fully developed. We probably have to becareful the next time we take babies and kids portrait.

And when you finally got the chance to take the picture, remember to zoom in close to capture their facial expression. Their smiling faces are the precious pictures which you will show your children when they grow up. Another tip for you to take a smiling picture of baby and kid is to have them sit on the mother lap. They somehow show their best smiling face when they are with the mother. I am sorry dad.

Since you are taking pictures of the babies and kids on the mother lap, why don't you take a picture of the mother with the child too? This can really highlight the maternal side of the mother and create a total different feel in the portrait.

Lastly, remember to add some accessories when you are taking the portraits. Professional photographers add hat, special costume and toys to bring out the cheerful and cute side of the babies and kids. Besides, babies and kids will have more fun during the photography session when they have something to play with.

Since you have read the tips, what are you still waiting for? Go have some fun with babies. :-)

Happy taking pictures,

Michael Wong. :-)