play hideand seek – atthis stageit is all about game
playing and keeping attention and focus into the camera.
Successfulbabyandchildrenphotographersaregenerally
those who are quite animated and express themselves
easily.Quiteoften babiesandlittle onescanmimicand
copyanexpressionmadebythephotographer;forexample
blowing a kiss, and clapping, can be captured from a
relatively young baby by just doing the action yourself.
When the baby gets fed up, read the signs and react
accordingly. Youwill not get favourable results from a
baby pushedto thelimits;sometimes just alittle cuddle
with mum can reassure and re engage the child.
Further suggestions for baby poses:
- Sitting.
- Clapping.
- Over shoulder.
- Blowing a kiss.
- Playing peek-a-boo.
- With sibling/siblings.
- Full length.
- Profile.
Shooting with Children
Childrenfromtheageoftwoupwardshavereallystartedto
growtheirownpersonalities,andagreattimecanbehadin
the shoot if the photographer knows howto keep their
interest in the process.