Tip #1 - Ready for your close up?

I get loads of people asking me for advice on how to photograph their children, some even asking if I would consider doing one-to-one training sessions. Well, I'm not sure how good a teacher I would make (ask my sister about the time I had to step in to teach English to some foreign exchange students), but what I can do is offer a few tricks of the trade to help you take better photos of your little ones. 

And the first tip I'm offering up to you is this.  Get in close.  And then get closer. So often I see snap shots of children and the photo was taken from such a distance that it's hard to even make out who they are, not to mention all the clutter that's surrounding them.  

You don't have to put your camera right into their faces, that may scare them a bit, but most point and shoot cameras have a zoom so use it to get a lovely tight shot of their beautiful little face.

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Every photo you take needn't be like this of course, you'd have a pretty monotonous photo album if you did, but getting in close really can make all the difference to a shot.

ChildrenBeautiful and contemporary child photography taken either in the comfort of your own home or out and about on location. My photographs are all taken with natural light which is not only flattering but means there's no imposing studio lighting to frighten your little one.
Author: Jenny Smith

Another great little tip for you that will really enhance your photo album is to take shots of the little everyday details. A photo doesn't always have to show a face as this picture of a little girl's first birthday party proves. Daisy Bday_236

And don't forget their adorable little feet and hands too...so precious!

Oscar_11 But whether you're taking photos of their faces, feet or the little day to day details, try getting in close and see what a difference this makes to your photographs.