Friday, April 27, 2012

Photo Friday #14....

Everyone knows toddlers are difficult to photograph.  With my experience, they either take no direction, do the opposite of what you ask, or even run from the camera!  Well, I do believe I have figured out a solution to this problem.  It's very simple!  Place them in an environment where they are having fun, being themselves.  They will pay no attention to you, therefore you will be able to get amazing photos of their NATURAL self!!  NO fake smiles, NO forced poses, and NO refusing direction!  Today Julia and Daddy K played on a trampoline!  I got a few fantastic shots of true toddler happiness.....


Static anyone??


ISO 100, 1/800 sec at f/1.8, 50 mm 1.4 lens




Free Fallin'.....

ISO 100, 1/1000 sec at f/1.6, 50 mm 1.4 lens




Ohhh the flexability.....

ISO 100, 1/1000 sec at f/1.4, 50 mm 1.4 lens




There's nothing like having fun with her Daddy....

ISO 100, 1/1000 sec at f/1.4, 50 mm 1.4 lens




That smile makes me melt......

ISO 100, 1/1000 sec at f/1.4, 50 mm 1.4 lens




I wish I went through life every day feeling this relaxed and carefree!  So much you can learn from a kid!

ISO 100, 1/1000 sec at f/1.6, 50 mm 1.4 lens




Taking it all in....

ISO 100, 1/800 sec at f/2.2, 50 mm 1.4 lens








12 comments:

  1. Awe...so cute, she looks just like her dad!
    I find that's the best way too, to photograph a child, in their natural state.

    Thanks so much for sharing with Foto Friday,
    Lori

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  2. These are amazing pictures! Love how happy she looks!!!

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  3. These are fantastic shots, especially that last one! They look like they are having so much fun!

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  4. I love these! Especially that last one. And it's so true, the only way I can get my two year old to look at me is to tell him not to look at me!

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  5. These are too much! I love the look of sheer joy, priceless : )

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  6. Great shots! We had a trampoline for a while - years ago...I got a ton of smiles like these, but no photos this good! Very true, too, about going through life as carefree and giggle filled...wouldn't it beeee loverly!

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  7. Boy you are so right!! These were all just incredible. Sweet memories♥

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  8. Beautiful! I love the way the leaves are bouncing along with your girl. So much joy here.

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  9. Love that last one! Precious! True..the free feeling of being a kid and just taking in the moment. I love these!

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  10. LOVE that first photo in the air with daddy! Great job with these!

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  11. oh wow these shots are AWESOME! how fun! And what great advice--photograph your kid in an environment where they are just having fun and you can capture REAL honest smiles without being posed or forced! Great job!

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  12. Beautiful post! Sometimes it'd be so nice to go back to being that carefree. These are awesome pics that I'm sure you'll treasure for a long time! I'm your newest follower.

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