I need some advice....One Year Old Photo Shoot.
I have a shoot coming up with a baby turning one. I have looked on flickr, google and various other places and I can't really come up with any good ideas for this shoot. Any advice???
Alittle background. The baby turning one is a little boy and the mother is thinking them she is wanting them done on a golf course by her mom and Dads. I suggested a cake smash but I have yet to hear back from her on that one. If for some reason she turns down the cake smash, what are some poses/tips for photographing a one year old boy? Maybe ask if there is a play ground somewhere near there? Should I bring some props? If so what/
Also, could I pull this off with just one umbrella and a speedlight or should I try and go for natural light or two umbrella's? ANY advice is helpful. This is my first time with any baby photography.
Thanks :thumb
Alittle background. The baby turning one is a little boy and the mother is thinking them she is wanting them done on a golf course by her mom and Dads. I suggested a cake smash but I have yet to hear back from her on that one. If for some reason she turns down the cake smash, what are some poses/tips for photographing a one year old boy? Maybe ask if there is a play ground somewhere near there? Should I bring some props? If so what/
Also, could I pull this off with just one umbrella and a speedlight or should I try and go for natural light or two umbrella's? ANY advice is helpful. This is my first time with any baby photography.
Thanks :thumb
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When photographing babies / children, make sure to go down on their eye level ... I'd say go with natural light, a 1 year old will run around a lot (I think), ... will for sure not sit still for very long. So bring a lot of patience ... and pray for good mood
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Any more tips you ladies have would be awesome!!!
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And yes, as has been said, be prepared to get down and crawl around on the floor/ground.
I like doing outdoor where you can use a lot of natural light and maybe some fill flash depending on time of day, where you are, etc. Little kids love to explore. Quite often shots of kids just doing what kids do naturally are really nice. If the child is more shy, I'll back off a bit and use a longer zoom until he/she is more comfortable with me being around.
And don't forget to have fun with it!
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This would be awesome but, niether one of the parents play golf. I guess I should have told you guys that. I am not for sure why she wants them there. I think I am going to try and suggest a local park in the area. I have taken the wife out a few times for some shoots there and I know my way around the place pretty well. Thanks for all the advice!