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How to Photograph Children: Secrets for Capturing Childhood's Magic Moments
A friendly, technically savvy guide to taking irresistible photos of all the children in your life.
Few parents can resist the urge to photograph every adorable stage of their children’s lives, but most parents do it more lovingly than well. No matter how enthusiastic they are, too often the results are blurry, overexposed, and boring snapshots.
Newly revised with an entirely new chapter on the latest trends in digital photography, How to Photograph Children offers practical, detailed, and non-intimidating advice to help transform that enthusiasm into memorable photographs that capture a child’s distinctive spirit (and involve the child in the process). After gently guiding the amateur photographer through such technical basics as which camera, film, and exposure to use, the authors offer specific suggestions about shooting indoors and out as well as invaluable advice (based on their own long experience as successful professional portrait photographers) about working with children at each age. The book includes useful information about how to get the best work out of the photofinisher, even if it’s just your local one-hour mini-lab. Throughout, sidebars offer additional information on everything from film speeds to “smile getters,” and the 200 photographs provide clear examples of what to do—and what not to do—when photographing children of every age and temperament.
Few parents can resist the urge to photograph every adorable stage of their children’s lives, but most parents do it more lovingly than well. No matter how enthusiastic they are, too often the results are blurry, overexposed, and boring snapshots.
Newly revised with an entirely new chapter on the latest trends in digital photography, How to Photograph Children offers practical, detailed, and non-intimidating advice to help transform that enthusiasm into memorable photographs that capture a child’s distinctive spirit (and involve the child in the process). After gently guiding the amateur photographer through such technical basics as which camera, film, and exposure to use, the authors offer specific suggestions about shooting indoors and out as well as invaluable advice (based on their own long experience as successful professional portrait photographers) about working with children at each age. The book includes useful information about how to get the best work out of the photofinisher, even if it’s just your local one-hour mini-lab. Throughout, sidebars offer additional information on everything from film speeds to “smile getters,” and the 200 photographs provide clear examples of what to do—and what not to do—when photographing children of every age and temperament.
- GenresPhotography
143 pages, Paperback
First published June 1, 2001
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June 14, 2022
I found this dated but interesting photography book at a thrift store, and I enjoyed it. Each chapter covers a different topic, such as composition or understanding camera features, and although the book focuses on film photography, there is also a section on digital cameras. The authors mainly speak to parents, but also share advice for professional photographers.
I enjoyed the many excellent photos throughout, and I didn't find the photos themselves exceptionally dated in most cases. The authors encourage parents to avoid overly trendy clothes and props so that their photos will look fairly timeless, and they share great practical advice for how to pose differently aged children and how to engage kids in the process so that their expressions can be relaxed and natural.
Because this book is dated and out-of-print, I would mainly only recommend it to people who are interested in reviving film photography as a hobby. A great current book about photographing children is Capturing the Moment: Inspiration and Techniques for the Modern Photographer.
I enjoyed the many excellent photos throughout, and I didn't find the photos themselves exceptionally dated in most cases. The authors encourage parents to avoid overly trendy clothes and props so that their photos will look fairly timeless, and they share great practical advice for how to pose differently aged children and how to engage kids in the process so that their expressions can be relaxed and natural.
Because this book is dated and out-of-print, I would mainly only recommend it to people who are interested in reviving film photography as a hobby. A great current book about photographing children is Capturing the Moment: Inspiration and Techniques for the Modern Photographer.
April 21, 2011
I read just about any photography book I can get my hands on. This one sounded very interesting but it was extremely outdated and gave tips mostly on a style of photography I don't embrace.
I walked away with one or two neat tips on how to get kids attention (as needed), which is why I gave it two stars.
I walked away with one or two neat tips on how to get kids attention (as needed), which is why I gave it two stars.
July 10, 2009
This book was a bit dated, but still really useful and an easy read. You don't have to be a professional to understand it.
May 25, 2016
out dated
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