Photograph Your Kids Like a Pro shows parents how to take great photos that capture a child's individuality. It offers tips and guidance for those who wish to graduate from taking snapshots to creating beautiful keepsakes worthy of display.
Highly practical, the book follows a structured course on the essential skills and shows with examples and clear instruction how to capture the fleeting moments of childhood.
Topics include:
DSLR (Digital Single-Lens Reflex) cameras, point-and-shoot cameras, accessoriesUnderstanding megapixelsWorking with children, personality and temperamentDressing the part and creating a settingPrinciples of composition, scale and movementHow light works, finding the best light, romantic lightPhotography styles (traditional, edgy, reportage)What to look for in a location, planning a shoot, safetyAn instructive recurring panel "What Professionals Do"Tips on making it fun and productive.For the big day, the book gives 20 different sample scenarios to copy (e.g., Down on the Farm, Great Outdoors, At Grandma's, The Gardener, Best Pumpkin Ever, Easter Sunday), with suggested locations, clothing, props, and lighting tips.
Photograph Your Kids Like a Pro is an essential reference for parents and anyone who wishes to capture the joy of a child's formative years to last a lifetime.
- ISBN10 1770851151
- ISBN13 9781770851153
- Publish Date 13 September 2012 (first published 1 September 2012)
- Publish Status Active
- Publish Country CA
- Imprint Firefly Books Ltd
- Format Paperback (US Trade)
- Pages 160
- Language English