Despite the advancement of technology to the point that memories can be captured in many different formats, films and hard drives, the humble photograph is still the perfect way to capture your little one through the years.<\/p>\n
It can be a frustrating struggle trying to\u00a0take the perfect picture of your little wriggler, but it is possible without resorting to a pricey professional photographer if your budget won’t allow for this.<\/p>\n
To help you get the best images of your tot as they grow, PhotoBox has given us the ultimate parent’s guide to taking pictures that every parent can be proud of.<\/p>\n
Don’t miss it!<\/strong> You’ve gotta be quick<\/strong> On the move Plan ahead<\/strong> Level with them<\/strong> Get up close<\/strong> Helping hand<\/strong> Candid camera<\/strong> Clear the clutter Fun, fun, fun<\/strong> Despite the advancement of technology to the point that memories can be captured in many different formats, films and hard<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":16,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"colormag_page_container_layout":"default_layout","colormag_page_sidebar_layout":"default_layout","footnotes":""},"categories":[6],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-8267","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-bristol-news"],"yoast_head":"\n
\nRule number one has to be, keep your camera handy. Out of reach yes, but if it\u2019s tucked away then by the time you\u2019ve found it you\u2019ll probably have missed the moment.<\/p>\n
\nKids are notorious for becoming bored easily and I\u2019m sure yours are no exception. Most children love the camera and are more than happy to pose but only for as long as you can hold their interest – so be sure to act quickly.<\/p>\n
\n<\/strong>Getting a child to sit still can be mission impossible so give in gracefully. Instead switch your camera to a high shutter speed, or sports\/action mode. They can then run around happily and you\u2019ll still get fun and pin-sharp pictures.
\nTaking photos when your child is totally engrossed in something else, such as playing with their toys, makes them oblivious of your camera.<\/p>\n
\nConsider the time of day your kids are likely to be at their best, as this will make things so much easier. Also think about lighting and locations in advance, so that picture taking is as pain-free as possible.<\/p>\n
\nWhen photographing small children it\u2019s best to get down to their level. This makes it easier for them to interact with you and gives a very flattering effective.<\/p>\n
\nYoung skin can handle even the closest of close up shots. In fact, it\u2019s often the case of the closer you get the more impact your photos will have.<\/p>\n
\nAsk another adult to stand beside you and chat to the child you\u2019re photographing. This allows you to concentrate on taking the pictures, and encourages your subject to look away from the camera, giving you a wider variety of shots.<\/p>\n
\nTaking photos when your child is totally engrossed in something else, such as playing with their toys, makes them oblivious of your camera. This gives a wonderfully relaxed feel and is a great way of capturing their individual personality.<\/p>\n
\n<\/strong>Talking of toys, if you know you\u2019re going to be taking a series of photos it\u2019s worth packing away the majority of their toys and clearing some space.\u00a0 Simple pictures without lots of distractions make for more powerful images.<\/p>\n
\nPhotographing your own family should always be fun. Have a laugh with the kids, let them see the pictures you\u2019ve just taken, try fancy dress costumes, or allow them to be photographed with their favourite doll or teddy bear – whatever it takes to keep \u2018em smiling!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"