Photographing little kids is HARD. So hard, in fact, that even Casey at Moosh in Indy admits it's challenging.
Today, though, I offer you one strategy that I have used successfully to snap some of my best shots of Linus.
Be strategic in your choice of time-out spot.
That's right, use time-outs for mini-sessions.
Sure, you're technically supposed to ignore the child when he or she is in time-out, but I've learned that a camera in front of my face works about the same but with BETTER pictures.
This strategy works especially well when your doing something tourist-y... say, strolling through a patch of giant redwoods in California. The new location, open environment, and change of pace are sure to bring out the, um -- best in your child.
I'm not saying to be looking for misbehaviors to reprimand, but instead when they do happen - because they WILL - use it to your advantage.
You'll have time to adjust your settings and secure a pretty tight focus, and you might just be rewarded with a pretty darn decent shot.
But then again, you might not.
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That second pictures looks a lot like the ones for my younger kids. *sigh* hard to catch them at good times! LOL
Lovin the puffy vest...saw it in your last post "outfits" as well. It's best being able to dress our boys. I have our lil' toddler running around in baby UGGS, and despite his father saying they make him look "gay" I keep going to them because they are just too cute. And baby legs...they may be pushing it a bit...but like you said, as long as we can dress them...then leggings it is.
I am laughing SO hard. Hee hee. I thought for sure you'd advise us to use Benedryl for making little kids sleepy and easy to photograph.
He's cute, even while mad at you.
Love both pics!
*snort* Love it!! Seriously though, that first shot is absolutely amazing. Definitely one to frame!!
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