{"id":3511,"date":"2018-09-14T12:43:02","date_gmt":"2018-09-14T12:43:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.photojaanic.sg\/blog\/?p=3511"},"modified":"2020-02-18T07:46:05","modified_gmt":"2020-02-18T07:46:05","slug":"kids-photography-guide-for-beginners","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.photojaanic.sg\/blog\/kids-photography-guide-for-beginners\/","title":{"rendered":"Kids Photography Guide for Beginners"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"fcbk_share\"><\/div><div id=\"toc_container\" class=\"no_bullets\"><p class=\"toc_title\">Table of Contents<\/p><ul class=\"toc_list\"><li><a href=\"#Kids-Photography-Tips-for-Beginners\">Kids Photography Tips for Beginners<\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#The-Camera-Settings-and-Techniques-You-Need-to-Know\">The Camera Settings and Techniques You Need to Know<\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#Set-the-focus-setting-to-Continuous-Focus-mode\">Set the focus setting to Continuous Focus mode<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Shoot-in-continuousburst-mode-to-capture-everything\">Shoot in continuous\/burst mode to capture everything<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Use-a-shallow-depth-of-field-for-close-up-shots\">Use a shallow depth of field for close-up shots<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Focus-on-the-eyes\">Focus on the eyes<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Fix-the-composition-in-the-post-processing\">Fix the composition in the post-processing<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"#The-Secrets-to-Good-Images-The-Top-Kids-Photography-Tips\">The Secrets to Good Images: The Top Kids Photography Tips<\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#Choose-the-right-location\">Choose the right location<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Be-their-friend-and-bring-toys\">Be their friend and bring toys<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Capture-the-emotions\">Capture the emotions<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Capture-the-ordinary\">Capture the ordinary<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Keep-the-kids-happy\">Keep the kids happy<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Print-the-photos-for-your-clients\">Print the photos for your clients<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"#Recommended-Lenses-for-DSLR-users\">Recommended Lenses for DSLR users<\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#24-70mm-f28\">24-70mm f\/2.8<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#50mm-f12\">50mm f\/1.2<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#35mm-f12\">35mm f\/1.2<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n<h1 style=\"text-align: justify\"><span id=\"Kids-Photography-Tips-for-Beginners\"><strong>Kids Photography Tips for Beginners<\/strong><\/span><\/h1>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Kids photography has been getting popular over the last few years, and it has good growth for the foreseeable future. The market is not as saturated as, say, wedding photography, and you don\u2019t need a bunch of high-tech gear to start. It\u2019s all down to technique and practice, and that&#8217;s what this article is about: the techniques to get stunning images of kids, and the tricks to\u00a0get them to cooperate while still having fun.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">We\u2019ve published the guide for\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.photojaanic.sg\/blog\/lifestyle-newborn-photography-tips\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">lifestyle newborn photography<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u00a0and\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.photojaanic.sg\/blog\/20-baby-photography-tips-for-beginners\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">baby photography<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, but kids photography is a different game. Kids move around very quickly, and they\u2019re able to express their emotions and needs. These are some of the biggest challenges in kids photography.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">In this kids photography guide for beginners, we\u2019re sharing the technical and practical kids photography tips &#8211; from how to shoot sharp images when your subject is moving fast, to keeping kids happy during the photo session.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify\"><span id=\"The-Camera-Settings-and-Techniques-You-Need-to-Know\"><b>The Camera Settings and Techniques You Need to Know<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify\"><span id=\"Set-the-focus-setting-to-Continuous-Focus-mode\"><b>Set the focus setting to Continuous Focus mode<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-3519\" src=\"https:\/\/www.photojaanic.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2018\/09\/kids-photography-tips-for-beginners-Photojaanic-17.jpg\" alt=\"kids photography tips for beginners - Photojaanic -17\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1000\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.photojaanic.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2018\/09\/kids-photography-tips-for-beginners-Photojaanic-17.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/www.photojaanic.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2018\/09\/kids-photography-tips-for-beginners-Photojaanic-17-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.photojaanic.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2018\/09\/kids-photography-tips-for-beginners-Photojaanic-17-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.photojaanic.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2018\/09\/kids-photography-tips-for-beginners-Photojaanic-17-1080x720.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">In Canon, it\u2019s known by the name AI Servo, while in Nikon it\u2019s called AF-C. This enables your camera to automatically adjust its focus on moving subjects, like when kids are running around.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Kids never stay still, they\u2019re always on the move. As you want to let the kids do their thing and be as natural as possible, setting your focus mode to Continuous Focus is important to make sure you don\u2019t end up with blurry images.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">For phone camera users, you don\u2019t have to worry much about this. The phone camera is usually quick to adjust its focus, but you can always tap quickly on the part you want to focus on just before you shoot.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify\"><span id=\"Shoot-in-continuousburst-mode-to-capture-everything\"><b>Shoot in continuous\/burst mode to capture everything<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-3515\" src=\"https:\/\/www.photojaanic.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2018\/09\/kids-photography-tips-for-beginners-Photojaanic-3.jpg\" alt=\"kids photography tips for beginners - Photojaanic (3)\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1261\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.photojaanic.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2018\/09\/kids-photography-tips-for-beginners-Photojaanic-3.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/www.photojaanic.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2018\/09\/kids-photography-tips-for-beginners-Photojaanic-3-300x197.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.photojaanic.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2018\/09\/kids-photography-tips-for-beginners-Photojaanic-3-1024x673.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.photojaanic.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2018\/09\/kids-photography-tips-for-beginners-Photojaanic-3-1080x709.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Things can happen in a matter of seconds, and you don\u2019t want to miss a cute moment because you press the shutter one second too soon\/late.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Keep your camera setting at continuous\/burst mode at all times, and keep your finger on the shutter button for a few seconds to capture their action.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Pro tip: When you use a DSLR, make sure your shutter speed is high (faster than 1\/200, or 1\/500 if they\u2019re running around) to avoid blurry images.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify\"><span id=\"Use-a-shallow-depth-of-field-for-close-up-shots\"><b>Use a shallow depth of field for close-up shots<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-3513\" src=\"https:\/\/www.photojaanic.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2018\/09\/kids-photography-tips-for-beginners-Photojaanic-1.jpg\" alt=\"kids photography tips for beginners - Photojaanic (1)\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1290\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.photojaanic.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2018\/09\/kids-photography-tips-for-beginners-Photojaanic-1.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/www.photojaanic.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2018\/09\/kids-photography-tips-for-beginners-Photojaanic-1-300x202.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.photojaanic.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2018\/09\/kids-photography-tips-for-beginners-Photojaanic-1-1024x688.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.photojaanic.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2018\/09\/kids-photography-tips-for-beginners-Photojaanic-1-1080x726.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">When you do closeup shots, you want to keep the focus on the kid, without the distracting background. Go for f\/2.8 or lower to draw the focus to them. <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">If you\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/iphonephotographyschool.com\/children\/\">use an iPhone to photograph kids<\/a>, choose the Portrait mode if the feature is available. Alternatively, you can download apps that allow you to set this manually, like\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.camerafv5.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Camera FV-5<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><b>Explore different angles and heights<\/b><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">With kids, positioning your camera at different angles and heights can give significant different effects.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Positioning your camera on the same level as their head will give a normal look of the size. Shoot from a high angle to emphasize their small size, or shoot from the ground level to make them appear larger for a more creative look.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify\"><span id=\"Focus-on-the-eyes\"><b>Focus on the eyes<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-3521\" src=\"https:\/\/www.photojaanic.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2018\/09\/kids-photography-tips-for-beginners-Photojaanic-8.jpg\" alt=\"kids photography tips for beginners - Photojaanic -8\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1000\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.photojaanic.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2018\/09\/kids-photography-tips-for-beginners-Photojaanic-8.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/www.photojaanic.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2018\/09\/kids-photography-tips-for-beginners-Photojaanic-8-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.photojaanic.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2018\/09\/kids-photography-tips-for-beginners-Photojaanic-8-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.photojaanic.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2018\/09\/kids-photography-tips-for-beginners-Photojaanic-8-1080x720.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\">Just like you do when taking a portrait, set the focus on the eyes. This is the part that has to be sharply focused, even when everything else is not. If you use a phone camera, tap on the kid\u2019s eyes before taking the picture.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify\"><span id=\"Fix-the-composition-in-the-post-processing\"><b>Fix the composition in the post-processing<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">When it comes to kids photography, the composition becomes a lower priority during the photo session. Kids move fast and you often only have seconds to capture a specific moment, expression, or action.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">So here\u2019s the tip: Don\u2019t think too much about the composition.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Your priority is to catch the moment and to have the subjects in clear and sharp focus. You can always crop and recompose later in the post-processing, and it also gives you a chance to play with unique framing and composition.<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify\"><span id=\"The-Secrets-to-Good-Images-The-Top-Kids-Photography-Tips\"><b>The Secrets to Good Images: The Top Kids Photography Tips<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify\"><span id=\"Choose-the-right-location\"><b>Choose the right location<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-3517\" src=\"https:\/\/www.photojaanic.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2018\/09\/kids-photography-tips-for-beginners-Photojaanic-5.jpg\" alt=\"kids photography tips for beginners - Photojaanic (5)\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1275\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.photojaanic.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2018\/09\/kids-photography-tips-for-beginners-Photojaanic-5.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/www.photojaanic.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2018\/09\/kids-photography-tips-for-beginners-Photojaanic-5-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.photojaanic.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2018\/09\/kids-photography-tips-for-beginners-Photojaanic-5-1024x680.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.photojaanic.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2018\/09\/kids-photography-tips-for-beginners-Photojaanic-5-1080x717.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">We\u2019ve heard that location is important, and indeed it is. But for kids photography, it\u2019s really important to choose a location where they can run around and play. A park or playground is always a good choice. You can also consider places with a bright-coloured background, as this can instantly add a cheerful mood to the photos.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">If the options are limited, you can also do the photo session at the family home, indoors or outdoors (for example, in the backyard). You can choose a spot with a plain background to minimise the distractions in the image.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify\"><span id=\"Be-their-friend-and-bring-toys\"><b>Be their friend and bring toys<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-3522\" src=\"https:\/\/www.photojaanic.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2018\/09\/kids-photography-tips-for-beginners-Photojaanic-101-1.jpg\" alt=\"kids photography tips for beginners - Photojaanic -101 (1)\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1276\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.photojaanic.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2018\/09\/kids-photography-tips-for-beginners-Photojaanic-101-1.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/www.photojaanic.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2018\/09\/kids-photography-tips-for-beginners-Photojaanic-101-1-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.photojaanic.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2018\/09\/kids-photography-tips-for-beginners-Photojaanic-101-1-1024x681.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.photojaanic.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2018\/09\/kids-photography-tips-for-beginners-Photojaanic-101-1-1080x718.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Kids can be apprehensive with a stranger, and this feeling would be reflected in the images. Before you start the photo session, set aside some time to introduce yourself, chat, and play with them.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Pro tip: It helps a lot when you bring toys they can play with during the session. They\u2019ll feel warm towards you, and also, you can use the toys as props! Things like plastic balls, bubbles, or a wagon are always great with kids.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify\"><span id=\"Capture-the-emotions\"><b>Capture the emotions<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">When it comes to kids photography, images that show sincere emotions and feelings are the most precious ones. These will be the photos that the family will hold dearly for the years to come.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Let the kids play and have fun, give them their favorite toys, or be a funny clown that makes them laugh. Be ready at all times to capture these genuine emotions.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify\"><span id=\"Capture-the-ordinary\"><b>Capture the ordinary<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-3516\" src=\"https:\/\/www.photojaanic.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2018\/09\/kids-photography-tips-for-beginners-Photojaanic-4.jpg\" alt=\"kids photography tips for beginners - Photojaanic (4)\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1339\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.photojaanic.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2018\/09\/kids-photography-tips-for-beginners-Photojaanic-4.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/www.photojaanic.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2018\/09\/kids-photography-tips-for-beginners-Photojaanic-4-300x209.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.photojaanic.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2018\/09\/kids-photography-tips-for-beginners-Photojaanic-4-1024x714.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.photojaanic.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2018\/09\/kids-photography-tips-for-beginners-Photojaanic-4-1080x753.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">With kids, it\u2019s difficult to get them posed for a long time. And even then, you wouldn\u2019t be able to capture their innocence and the moments that are attached to their childhood.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The best way is to follow them and capture everything that happens, even things that might seem ordinary. The kids playing and giggling, rolling around on the ground, reaching to mama, it\u2019s all part of the daily moments that the family will cherish.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify\"><span id=\"Keep-the-kids-happy\"><b>Keep the kids happy<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-3514\" src=\"https:\/\/www.photojaanic.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2018\/09\/kids-photography-tips-for-beginners-Photojaanic-2.jpg\" alt=\"kids photography tips for beginners - Photojaanic (2)\" width=\"1280\" height=\"814\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.photojaanic.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2018\/09\/kids-photography-tips-for-beginners-Photojaanic-2.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/www.photojaanic.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2018\/09\/kids-photography-tips-for-beginners-Photojaanic-2-300x191.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.photojaanic.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2018\/09\/kids-photography-tips-for-beginners-Photojaanic-2-1024x651.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.photojaanic.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2018\/09\/kids-photography-tips-for-beginners-Photojaanic-2-1080x687.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The best time to capture kids is when they\u2019re most content, that is when they\u2019ve had enough sleep and food. If you\u2019re doing a photo session, try to schedule it after their nap and meal time. Happy kids make for the best photos, and it also makes your job a lot easier.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\">For a more difficult situation, <em>Clickin Moms<\/em> shares <a href=\"https:\/\/www.clickinmoms.com\/blog\/photograph-uncooperative-kids\/\">useful tips for photographing uncooperative kid<\/a>s, just in case you need it.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify\"><span id=\"Print-the-photos-for-your-clients\"><b>Print the photos for your clients<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-3523\" src=\"https:\/\/www.photojaanic.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2018\/09\/kids-photography-tips-Photojaanic.jpg\" alt=\"kids photography tips - Photojaanic\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.photojaanic.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2018\/09\/kids-photography-tips-Photojaanic.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/www.photojaanic.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2018\/09\/kids-photography-tips-Photojaanic-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.photojaanic.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2018\/09\/kids-photography-tips-Photojaanic-1024x1024.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Add more value to your work by including printed photos from your session. Digital files are good, but they can\u2019t give a personal touch and satisfaction the way printed photos do. You can offer to print the photos in the form of\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.photojaanic.sg\/photo-books\/hard-cover\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">kids photobooks<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, decor products, or photo prints.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Help your clients understand the importance of keeping a memento of their kids growing up. Present the products to show the value of having something they can keep in the family, and make it easy for your clients to choose and buy the products.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Pro tip: don\u2019t offer the products separately, include them as a part of your package. This strategy has proved to be effective in increasing product sales.<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify\"><span id=\"Recommended-Lenses-for-DSLR-users\"><b>Recommended Lenses for DSLR users<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">It\u2019s true that you don\u2019t need expensive gear for kids photography. A phone camera can work really well, especially to capture candid and spontaneous moments. But DSLR still has its advantages, and if you\u2019re thinking to invest in great lenses for kids photography, here are our recommendations.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-3520\" src=\"https:\/\/www.photojaanic.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2018\/09\/kids-photography-tips-for-beginners-Photojaanic-101.jpg\" alt=\"kids photography tips for beginners - Photojaanic -101\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1000\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.photojaanic.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2018\/09\/kids-photography-tips-for-beginners-Photojaanic-101.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/www.photojaanic.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2018\/09\/kids-photography-tips-for-beginners-Photojaanic-101-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.photojaanic.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2018\/09\/kids-photography-tips-for-beginners-Photojaanic-101-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.photojaanic.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2018\/09\/kids-photography-tips-for-beginners-Photojaanic-101-1080x720.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify\"><span id=\"24-70mm-f28\"><b>24-70mm f\/2.8<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">For kids photography, 24-70mm f\/2.8 should be your go-to lens. This lens is great for its versatility, especially when you\u2019re shooting kids who move around so fast. This lens allows you to alternate between wide shots and closeup shots with ease, which really helps when you have to be nimble when capturing fleeting moments and gestures.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify\"><span id=\"50mm-f12\"><b>50mm f\/1.2<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">There are 2 things that 50mm f\/1.2 lens has: it creates an amazing depth of field, and the aperture allows you to shoot in any conditions, even a tricky one like a low-light location.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">This lens is great for kids portraits, when you want to fill the frame with the subject and blur the background to make the subject pop. This focal length hits the perfect balance between wide and telephoto angles, giving stunning portraits with a little glimpse of the surroundings.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify\"><span id=\"35mm-f12\"><b>35mm f\/1.2<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">When you want to take family portraits or photos of a kid with their parents or siblings, this lens is great to capture a larger group and the surroundings. The wide aperture will create a stunning depth that still keeps the focus on the subject, while also including the surroundings.<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">We hope this guide can help you create beautiful kids photographs that will be cherished by the family!<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">What are your top kids photography tips? Let us know in the comments below!<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of ContentsKids Photography Tips for BeginnersThe Camera Settings and Techniques You Need to KnowSet the focus setting to Continuous Focus modeShoot in continuous\/burst mode to capture everythingUse a shallow depth of field for close-up shotsFocus on the eyesFix the composition in the post-processingThe Secrets to Good Images: The Top Kids Photography TipsChoose the right locationBe their friend and bring toysCapture the emotionsCapture the ordinaryKeep the kids happyPrint the photos for your clientsRecommended Lenses for DSLR users24-70mm f\/2.850mm f\/1.235mm f\/1.2 Kids Photography Tips for Beginners Kids photography has been getting popular over the last few years, and it has good growth for the foreseeable future. The market is not as saturated as, say, wedding photography, and you don\u2019t need a bunch of high-tech gear to start. It\u2019s all down to technique and practice, and that&#8217;s what this article is about: the techniques to get stunning images of kids, and the tricks to\u00a0get them to cooperate while still having fun. We\u2019ve published the guide for\u00a0lifestyle newborn photography\u00a0and\u00a0baby photography, but kids photography is a different game. Kids move around very quickly, and they\u2019re able to express their emotions and needs. These are some of the biggest challenges in kids photography. 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