Children and social networks. The basics of beautiful photography

2024 Author: James Gerald | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-17 14:00

We love our children. So much so that at the first convenient opportunity we try to take a photo with the child and send it to social networks. How can you get a picture that will appeal not only to you, but also to your child, even after many years? Nikon experts share tips.

Take pictures at home

Home is a place with a special atmosphere. Each family has unique features that are reflected in everyday life, interiors and details. If you take pictures of children in your own home, then the pictures come out especially sincere and warm.

In addition, at home it is much easier for you to choose the mood of the picture yourself with the help of additional objects in the frame. Give your child a bottle for soap bubbles, and you will have very joyful and funny photos that will bring a smile even after years. However, try to avoid interfering objects in the frame: let the photo contain only what you want to see.

Feature of home shooting in low light. Artificial light from a light bulb is often not enough. Use a flash or try to photograph closer to windows. In addition, increasing the camera's aperture (ISO) will help compensate for the lack of light.

Take pictures on the street

The street opens up unlimited space for imagination. A variety of beautiful landscapes, light and nature will help make your child's photo especially amazing and attractive.

When filming outdoors, natural light is essential. The softest rays of the sun render colors more naturally, and side lighting creates shadows that add volume to the picture. It is worth catching such light in the summer either from 7:00 to 11:00, or after 16:00.

For special results, you can experiment with shooting modes that allow you to change camera settings without technical knowledge.

Take pictures easily

Lyalya Garbuz, a well-known photographer in the genre of children and family photography, notes that children can get tired quickly. Especially if you ask them to pose for a long time for the sake of the picture. Try to photograph children and family in a casual, everyday setting. Then you will be able to catch the most natural emotions that will become real gold in your piggy bank of family photos.

By the way, some modern cameras can sync with your phone, for example, Nikon D5600 through a special application. You can take a photo and share it on social networks with just a few taps. And so that it immediately turns out to be excellent and does not require additional processing, the camera has several built-in effects.

If you are just starting your journey through the world of photography, then use the automatic mode for shooting - it is found in many digital cameras. Pay attention to SLR cameras, such cameras, even of an amateur level, allow you to get a unique result.

Take a lot

For parents, every moment of a child's life is magical and invaluable, which explains the desire of moms and dads to take pictures as often as possible. And this is great, because children grow up so fast! Feel free to take your camera with you and take many shots at once. It is possible that one of them will become your favorite family photo. Professional photographers can easily take several hundred photos in one photo session.

Be sure to clear the memory card and charge the camera in advance. Then not a single important moment in a child's life will be left behind the scenes.

Share the best

After shooting, do not rush to upload all the photos to the Web at once or print them for a family album. No wonder they say: measure seven times - cut one. Pick a couple of the best shots in which you and your child turned out especially well and naturally.

Try not to post pictures that will embarrass older children. Children make us happy, even when they get dirty from head to toe from playing outside. Over the years, however, they will most likely want to see themselves beautiful in photographs. So let the saved pictures evoke only positive emotions.

By following these simple tips, you will put together a truly vibrant album that, over the years, will give you and your children pleasant emotions and the opportunity to relive these amazing moments from the history of your family.

Photo: Lyalya Garbuz.