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Happy Valentine's Day! I made a special V-Day Logo for all my photos today. Enjoy!
Now, let's take a break from lighting and talk about composition. Here are 3 ways to make your photos more interesting.
1. Get Low
When photographing your kids, one of the best ways to make your photo pop is to get down on their level. To compare, here's a photo taken when I was standing up, looking down at my cute little model:
Yes, he is adorable from any angle, but now let's see what happen when I physically lie down on the ground to get to his level, since he's at the crawling stage:
This tip is especially key for babies. When I'm photographing babies, I always end up lying on the ground to shoot. It's definitely one of my favorite vantage points.
2. Get Silly
Time to mix it up! Catch your kids in the middle of a tickling match, playing tag, or just jumping around being silly. Kids don't often sit and smile nicely for the camera, so we should take advantage of the times when they're naturally smiling or laughing.
Especially with toddlers, don't try to fight their natural urge to run around and be crazy. When they don't want to sit and pose, follow them around with your camera as they prance and play. And don't forget to get down on their level!
3. Get in the Picture!
I love looking through photos of my childhood. Not just the photos of me as a kid, but I love seeing photos of my parents "back in the day". Your kids need photos of you too! So don't forget to hand off the camera to Dad or Grandma sometimes and get in the photo with your kiddos. Better yet, get a tripod and use the timer on your camera. You can have a tickle fight while you're waiting for the camera to take the picture:-)
Me, my brother, and my parents on family vacation. Oh, the 90's...
Get out your cameras this week and practice these tips. Then, upload your photos to the Mac MWAC Flickr Group to share!
Enjoy these posts? You can see more over at www.Wonderland-Photo.com!
Karilyn Sanders is a wife, professional photographer, and owner of Wonderland Photo. She specializes in maternity, home birth, and newborn photography. Born and raised in McPherson, she recently returned after several years in Chicago and Portland, where she received her bachelor of arts degree at Portland State University. A bit of a Midwestern hippie, Karilyn loves to try everything from vermicomposting to vegan cooking. You can view her blogsite at www.Wonderland-Photo.com.
