Photographing Kids
I find photographing children especially exciting. The ability to anticipate their actions is somewhat none existent. That element of surprise and wonder transcends through the lens as though they had given you something tangible. As intriguing as we find discovery so do they, when I was photographing my nephew at 4 months he could not resist but go for the lens. as much as I hate to constantly clean my lens I knew that he was not intimidated. The opportunity is now at the forefront, to be an observer as they develop their personality on this magic carpet ride. Like watching a flower bloom we can’t help but be lost somewhere within the transition. An SLR the artillery, affirmative action is now the key.
Now at almost 6 months my nephew is more complacent when a camera is shoved in his face so to speak. The new intrigue is now the sound the shutter makes every time it closes. When photographing children a good focal length is always a good idea. Especially when they are of a young age a professional SLR does have a lot of presence. I find a 28mm-80mm or even up to around 105mm keep you at distance but still close enough for some full frame shots. After doing a shoot with kids there is no greater satisfaction than knowing your subject matter is the essence of purity.
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look at the pure joy on his face !!!! thanks for posting this … fantastic
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