What are the tips for taking pictures of children? When taking photos of children, how can you make them enjoy the shoot or what toys and props can you use to make them smile happily? Today we’re sharing the best photography tools with kids that will be useful for every portrait session with kids.
1. Any noisy toys
Sound toys, such as squealing chickens. When it comes to tools for taking photos of your kids, nothing is more interesting than toys that make sounds. All quirky, fun, noisy and curious, they come in a variety of sizes and offer lots of ideas to get smaller childrens attention and older childrens laughter.
This is the screaming chicken I bought. When squeezed, the sound it makes can attract anyones attention. Use the toy to attract the childs attention to the camera. A great trick is to hit your head with it and pretend it hurts in a fun and entertaining way, kids love the unexpected reactions.
You can also play a hide-and-seek game where the toy chicken pops up from behind you in a different direction each time, and your child doesn't know where it will pop up next!
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During the shooting, you can give your children something to eat or play with, but first, please make sure to consult with your parents before shooting, especially whether the food is okay.
Here we used two different games with the parents, a swing game and a tickle game while they walked, and there were smiles everywhere!
3. Play games
The games may not give you a lot of photos of kids looking at the camera, but they will give you some great photos of smiles and family interactions, and luckily, in addition to fun games for all ages, you won't Too many other activities needed!
One of the best methods for children, especially for younger age groups, is to pick them up and also let mom and dad tickle them.
The other is to ask family members to look at each other and make faces! Kids love making faces, you can ask them to make a silly face and then make one of them smiling for the camera! Just make sure to focus quickly and capture the action! Kids are quick and mom and dad will have a blast chasing their little ones while having a blast.
Hide and seek is a great game for children under 3 years old! They know it very well from playing with their parents, so when you do it, it will look familiar. They might even want to play together! Play peek-a-boo from behind the camera or use a toy to hide, both of which are great for grabbing your childs attention.
The biggest laugh-out-loud games also involve when you get close and tickle then quickly back away. Only, the next time you go to scratch an itch, you won't actually scratch it. This technique works best when you have an assistant so you don't miss any shots. If you must do it yourself, try putting your camera on a tripod with a wireless shutter release so you can keep smiling even when you're not at the camera. Thats great! If the parents don't want to contact, have one of them play a game with the kids, this will get a lot of laughs too!
Also, kids are great at making games, so when they start playing, have everyone play together and then ask them to smile or look their own way! Sometimes you get your kids looking at you, and other times you get good interactions between family members. Both add so much beauty to the final photo gallery!
Kids are good at playing games, let them have fun and they will look at the camera as quickly as possible.
4. Children’s playlist
When taking tools for kids, think about music, kids love music, so it’s a good idea to have a playlist of all your classic favorites on your phone.
Also, ask your client what their children like to listen to musically and create a specific playlist for this shoot.
A good option is to have a small external speaker so you can get into position. This way, you don't have to actually move or hold your phone to enjoy the song. Not only are external speakers much louder than your phone, they can also grab your childs attention.
5. Mom and Dad
Moms and dads are one of the best helpers when taking photos of their children! Using mom and dad to capture your childs attention can help because even at a young age, children can recognize their sounds and identify them quickly!
Have the parent stand behind you or at least very close to the camera so that when the child looks at them, it appears as if they are looking at the camera.
6. Use modal particles
When children are very young (usually 3 years old and younger), making "uh-oh" sounds can grab their attention more than making a solid picture-taking sound.
Its also fun to play the game while your parents are close to you, letting them shake their heads or fart like dad. This works best when children are about 4 years old and usually makes them laugh.
Getting parents involved in the fun can make kids more comfortable around you, allowing parents to throw their kids in the air or just lift them up and smile.
Using "oh oh" is a great way to get your childs attention and stop them from doing things that don't allow them to look at the camera or follow directions. Of course, they're still small and sometimes don't follow instructions at all, so using an "uh-oh" can deflect them better.
7. Props
Props work for a variety of reasons as they can help establish the shot and the overall look, however, when it comes to children, props help keep the children engaged and often keep them in one place.
Conclusion: While your gear is important in portrait photography, especially with children, in yourAdding games, toys and sound machines to their skills and gear can really change the way they experience shooting. Your clients will thank you for providing a fun experience for everyone while taking great photos of their kids!
