Sandy Puc' Guide to Children's Portrait Photography by Puc' Sandy

Author:Puc', Sandy [Puc, Sandy]
Language: eng
Format: epub
ISBN: 978-1-58428-385-0
Publisher: Amherst Media, Inc.
Published: 2008-11-15T00:00:00+00:00

With outdoor portraits, just about any style of clothing will work.

Additionally, our company van stays stocked at all times with the props, clothing, and accessories we need for working outdoors. Having a van dedicated to location work may be a considered a luxury item to some photographers. For many years, it was not in my budget either, so I always kept my equipment, props and various tools in one place ready to go. This made outdoor sessions nearly effortless as well.

Selecting Props. There are so many great props and accessories are available for working on location that is impossible to mention them all. For girls I recommend a tea table, an antique stroller, and a tree swing. For little boys, a simple fishing pole with a tack box, an antique tricycle, or an old wagon are great props. These items are easy to find and usually cost very little, but they are invaluable for getting kids interested in a session. Giving them something to play with takes away a lot of their anxiety and makes the session more entertaining. The best part is that most of my props are antiques, and the worn look adds to their charm and appeal.

Lighting. Because we work almost every hour during the day, we are often faced with difficult lighting scenarios. A location that looks great at 8:00AM may not be as usable in the afternoon. In Colorado, we also deal with weather that changes by the minute. In a single one-hour session we can have bright sun, overcast clouds, a bit of rain, and then back to sunny conditions again. Add to that mix the harsh afternoon sunlight, and you can see that we just never know what the day will bring. When I started my career, dealing with harsh and ever-changing lighting conditions was a huge challenge. Over the years, though, I studied the results of my difficult sessions and learned to compensate for these unusual demands.

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