Photographing Children on Location

1. Get the whole family involved in the Photo shoot at least a week ahead of the shoot date, if possible meet with them as well.

• ask them to browse magazines and websites for looks,styles and poses they like, use these as inspiration

• ask them about their world, do they have special locations that they would like to have their images taken

• get them involved in planning their wardrobe

• have them decide if they want to bring any special props that work with the location they have chosen

• Consider the time of day, i.e. an overcast day or shade is often better than bright sunlight

• Indoor locations with lots of natural light work well

2. Get permission from the location if you need to. eg. If you want to photograph in an antique shop or a museum, ask ahead of time.

3. Location ideas - get creative, locations help kids have even more fun during the shoot, they are more inquisitive. Make sure the locations are safe.

• Zoo
• Museums
• Graffiti walls
• Old Train Stations
• Backyard
• Subways
• Street
• Gardens
• Snow
• Walking paths
• Children's Farms
• Old buildings
• Antique stores
• Farmers Markets

4. During the shoot.

• shoot close ups of the face, a range of expressions, eyes etc

• shoot half body shots

• shoot full body shots

• don't forget to bring the magazine tear sheets with you for inspiration, ideas, poses etc

• Shoot kids alone and then together

• shoot them when they are getting hair and makeup done

• ask them if they are having fun

• ask them for suggestions, their input is invaluable

5. At the end of the shoot, say thank you, tell them how much you enjoyed
working with them,how great they performed, give them as much praise as you can.

6. Create a slideshow for them to view as soon as possible so they can see their work come to life
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