The Digital Photography Companion

FIRST STEPS

TAKE INTERESTING KID SHOTS

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Take several shots, trying different poses until you hit on a few you like. If you have a

remote release for your camera, you can save yourself lots of running back and forth

from the tripod to the modeling position.

TIP ▼

Position a mirror behind the camera so that you can better pose yourself at the mo-

ment of exposure.

Self-portraits are perfect for experimenting with different looks because you might feel

more self-conscious about when someone else is behind the camera. You can try different ex-

pressions and poses and erase the bad ones, and the world will never know the difference.

Take Interesting Kid Shots

Children are a challenge for many consumer digital cameras, primarily because of shut-

ter lag. In short, kids move faster than some digicams can react. But with a few adjust-

ments, you can capture excellent images regardless of the type of camera you have.

One of the most important adjustments is to get down to kid level when shooting. is

is hands and knees photography at its best. If you need to, get on your belly for just the

right angle. Getting down to their level will instantly make your shots more engaging.

Next, get close. en get closer. is may seem impossible at times with subjects who

move so fast, but if you want great shots, you’ve got to keep your subjects within

range.

Now turn on the flash, regardless