Tips for photographing children

Teenage is a unique stage where kids transform into adults but many parents miss to document this phase thinking that teens are busy with their activities or they are moody. As a result you are left with only the portrait pictures taken at school, but do you feel these are enough for documenting your child’s different phases of growth. Definitely not, and you need more photographs of teens to create a keepsake, but how to work it out.

First check with your child when he/she is free because they are into so many activities like music classes, sports practices, school assignments, etc. Make an appointment with them so that you can have a dedicated time for your teen’s photo session, and if you they are not ready to get on board for a photo session pamper them like encouraging to do their favorite activities, taking to shopping mall, buying things that interest them the most, or a new outfit. Taking them out to eat may also work in favor of you.

The best time for photographing is weekend, especially Saturday mornings, as you and your kids are likely to be very relaxed and feel comfy. Most importantly the environment you choose should also be soothing and should provide a good backdrop, may be the playground or park they often visit, your home garden, or their bedroom, but let them decide the place. Teenagers mostly lounge on the floor and they are very comfortable being there, this position can result in a good picture. Let your kids have their pet or favorite object during the photo session, but don’t force them to do so. Talk to them while taking pictures so they don’t become very conscious of being photographed. Most importantly you should enjoy those moments because you don’t get to spend such time with them as they moving on to their adulthood.

Monochrome pictures are good for teen’s photography, so if you use the conventional type of camera then go for black & white film and in digital camera you have the black and white setting, so your job is much easier.

If you are unsure of how to go about with your child photography you better get tips from pros. Yes! It is not feasible to meet a professional photographer in person but you still have other means to get their suggestions, say books and internet has loads of them.