photographing children.....advice?

9 years 9 months ago #389258 by some1sangel


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9 years 9 months ago #389356 by KCook
#1 is a little dark (could be fixed in post)

#2 needs fill light (could be either flash or a reflector)

#3 has uneven lighting.  A common problem if using on-camera flash in a closeup shot.  Could be resolved by moving back a bit (more telephoto) or switching to a more advanced light that is not on the camera or switch to a ring-light.

#4 is easily the best of the bunch.  Light could be a little softer.  That is usually done by reflecting the light off some white surface, instead of aiming the light straight at the victim.  Ideally an off-camera light would be used, which opens up lots of possibilities for light modifiers (umbrellas, etc).

Kelly

Canon 50D, Olympus PL2
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9 years 9 months ago #389368 by some1sangel
thank you for taking the time to answer.


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9 years 9 months ago #389498 by Hassner
When Kelly says #4 is the best of the bunch, I'm sure he means technically. I found it the least interesting. I would crop it from the sides right up to the hands.

I like #1. The expression. Comic factor. The light streak on the river... I do not like the placing of the couple right above his head. Half a step to the left and and turning the camera slightly to the right, although I do not know what happens outside the frame on the right.

#2. The background is a problem. Far too busy.

#3. I love the emotion. Well caught. Sorry about the light. It is always nice to define the hair from the background.

Tip. Always take kids into a photo friendly environment. Be aware of a light background for dark hair and visa versa. See if the backgound is far enough away for you to get it out of focus. (images 2-4, not 1)


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9 years 9 months ago #389620 by some1sangel
thank you so much for taking the time to respond and i will take your advice to heart.

melanie


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9 years 9 months ago #389623 by IzzieK
They are all very nice...children are very hard to photograph. They are like jellies, like teenagers -- you can hardly pin them down. Your copyright is a such a distraction though.


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9 years 6 months ago #402989 by Travel Nut
Beautiful photography and clicks.


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9 years 6 months ago #403308 by Simon Says
I absolutely positively love these - great job!


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