The Ultimate Guide to Photographing Kids
Photographing kids can be challenging on many levels. Join Gilmar Smith on set for a series of child-themed photoshoots as she shares her techniques and tricks for making connections and capturing each subject’s personality. Gilmar’s ultimate goal is incorporating a sense of wonder into her photographs to preserve that magical time of childhood. From working one-on-one with kids of various ages to a wild group photo shoot Gilmar walks you through each step of the shoot. At the end of the class Gilmar reviews her favorite photos from each shoot and demonstrates some of her post processing techniques.
Gilmar Smith
Release Date: 2022-10-05
Lessons
Introduction
Gilmar introduces the class and discusses what will be covered in the lessons that follow.
Duration: 3 mins 22 seconds
Capturing and Preserving the Magic of Childhood
Allow the kids to tell their own story.
Duration: 4 mins 30 seconds
Pre-session Consultation
These consultations are crucial when photographing children to get the information you need to use during the shoot.
Duration: 10 mins 56 seconds
Things to Do Before Client Arrives
There are a lot of little things you can do before the client arrives to help ensure a successful shoot.
Duration: 6 mins 1 seconds
Creating a Connection
When the client arrives on set it is important to create a connection with them.
Duration: 10 mins 1 seconds
Take as Many Photos as You Can
Kids move a lot and their expressions change rapidly, so take as many photos as you can during the shoot to improve your chances of nailing the best expressions.
Duration: 8 mins 31 seconds
Get Them Into Character
When using props and costumes you want to get the client into character to make the most of it.
Duration: 3 mins 39 seconds
Make the Best of It
Sometimes the kids are not as into the photo shoot as you would like, so you just have to make the best of it.
Duration: 5 mins 34 seconds
Working with Teens
Teenagers can present different challenges than younger kids and you need to work with them to make that connection.
Duration: 5 mins 55 seconds
Photographing Props to Composite
For some shoots you may end up compositing certain elements into the final shot.
Duration: 1 mins 53 seconds
Capturing Their Personality
When kids show up on set they may be nervous and shy, and it is your job to try to bring out their personality.
Duration: 6 mins 19 seconds
Including a Child’s Favorite Items
Some kids may bring along an important item to make central to the shoot.
Duration: 4 mins 5 seconds
Props and Costumes
For some kids using props and costumes can really help put them at ease.
Duration: 3 mins 40 seconds
Working with a Group of Kids
Bringing a group of kids and props together presents challenges and opportunities.
Duration: 10 mins 18 seconds
Photo Review from Individual Shoots
Gilmar reviews photos from each of the shoots as she walks through some post processing tips.
Duration: 6 mins 22 seconds
Photo Review from Group Shoot
Gilmar works through her post processing steps for editing the group photo shoot.
Duration: 6 mins 28 seconds
Final Image Review
Gilmar shares her favorite photo from each of the shoots.
Duration: 5 mins 59 seconds