160 pages : 23 cm
"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, accessories Understanding megapixels Working with children, personality and temperament Dressing the part and creating a setting Principles of composition, scale and movement How light works, finding the best light, romantic light Photography styles (traditional, edgy, reportage) What to look for in a location, planning a shoot, safety An 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
"How to take, edit and display the best ever photos of your kids, whatever the occasion"--Cover
Includes index
1. Finding the right camera -- Establishing your needs -- So what's really out there? -- Understanding the camera -- Accessories, accessories -- 2. Seeing the light -- Shooting basics -- How light works with a photo -- Finding the best light -- Types of light -- 3. Think like a pro -- Choosing your style -- How to achieve your look -- Making images pleasing to the eye -- Rule of thirds -- Look for color -- Look for pattern and texture -- Keep it simple -- Selective focus -- Change the viewpoint -- Foreground and background -- 4. Know your child -- Working with your child's personality -- Letting your child take the lead -- Keeping your cool and keeping things fun -- Age groups -- Group shots -- 5. Location, location, location -- Make the most of the weather -- What to look for -- Be prepared -- It's not always skin deep -- 6. The big day -- Down on the ranch -- A little pop of fun -- A sleepover like none other -- Apples to apples -- It's your birthday! -- Nature and nurture -- Grease is the word -- Squeaky clean -- A toast to childhood -- Fast asleep -- Country bumpkins -- The diva -- Cake smash! -- Brave knight -- 7. Post-production tips and tricks -- Easy editing -- The next step -- Displaying your photos -- Gallery

Heather Mosher

Canada - English Language, Canada

Buffalo, N.Y, ©2012

US, 2012

Childhood is golden, but it is also fleeting. Preserving the precious moments during a child's life is every parent's wish, but learning to capture those memories can seem like an arduous task. This book offers the solution to that problem and shows you how to take great photos that encapsulate your child's individuality in every image.

2023-06-28