The
first day of school has long been a Kodak moment, but with the advancement in
phone cameras and the rise of amateur photographers, Junior’s picture has gone
from a last-minute, front-porch snap to a fully thought-out production,
complete with chalkboard lists, professional signs and staged poses.
The
photo experts at SmugMug – the largest
independent photo-sharing site in the world – have compiled a list of tips to
make sure all the effort you put into the first-day-of-school photo shoot
results in the perfect snapshots to share with your friends and family. Or, as
perfect as it can be when you’re working with children. :)
Choose
the right light:
Aim
for natural light. Taking snapshots in the living room can turn out dark and
cast shadows across your child’s face. If you’re using a flash, avoid getting
too close or your child will look more like Casper the Friendly Ghost than a
fresh-faced kindergartner.
Keep
it neutral:
To keep the spotlight on the star of the photo shoot, choose a neutral the background. Avoid positioning your child in front of wild patterns or cluttered furniture, especially if you’re using props.
To keep the spotlight on the star of the photo shoot, choose a neutral the background. Avoid positioning your child in front of wild patterns or cluttered furniture, especially if you’re using props.
Zoom
in:
In
addition to a full head-to-toe shot, get a close-up of your child’s face, so
you can remember what he or she looked like during that time of life.
Don’t
cry over spilled milk:
Don’t
stress if Junior spills his milk on his just-pressed slacks or if Suzie rips
the bow out of her hair. Sometimes the unplanned messes make for the most fun
pictures and memories
Have
fun:
It
might seem like a no-brainer, but have fun. Talk to your child during the photo
shoot to capture natural reactions, like laughter, smiles and, yes, even, a
frown that you’ll laugh about later.
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