Take a look at this useful video for tips on taking great shots that will really showcase your child’s personality!
TIPS & TRICKS
• Kids plus fun games equals big smiles
• The sillier you can be, the better they’ll respond
• Make them laugh at you (or at each other!)
• Go for the authentic and let them do their thing!
Taking Family Photos
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Solid bright clothing colors work best
• Avoid busy or complicated patterns or positions
• Get into good natural light on the edge of a bed, sofa or front steps
• Whether holding toys or holding hands, be engaged with each other!
Taking Great Family Photos
Taking Great Family Photos
Taking Great Family Photos
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• Kids plus fun games equals big smiles
• The sillier you can be, the better they’ll respond
• Make them laugh at you (or at each other!)
• Go for the authentic and let them do their thing!
Getting Kids to Smile in Family Photos
Take a look at this useful video for tips on taking great shots that will really showcase your child’s personality!
Getting Kids to Smile in Family Photos
Getting Kids to Smile in Family Photos
photographing-newborns
Take photos within 2 weeks of baby′s birth.
• Place sleeping baby on a fluffy beanbag or a bed.
• Position baby on soft, textured blankets.
• Use bright natural light near a window or door.
Photographing Newborns
No matter the photographer, take a look at our Newborn Photography Tips video for helpful suggestions.
Photographing Newborns
Photographing Newborns
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Make sure your subjects have the same light on their faces.
• Find an evenly lit location – under a tree can cast speckled shadows.
• Stagger your group – kids on the ground, next line in chairs, tallest standing.
• Try an unusual angle to captures everyone′s faces – shoot from above.
• Give everyone something to do to ensure a more natural look!
Taking Great Group Photos
This CanvasWorld video offers even more tips and tricks about How to Take Great Group Photos.
Taking Great Group Photos
Taking Great Group Photos
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• Choose a location that feels natural to your family
• Cuddle together on a bed, sofa or front porch
• Make sure everyone has the same light on their faces
• Remember the 3 Cs!
Selecting a Location for Family Photos
Selecting a Location for Family Photos
Selecting a Location for Family Photos
Photography Techniques
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• Turn off the flash
• Great light is the difference between an amateur and professional-looking photo
• Open the doors and let the light pour in
• Put the sun behind your subjects
• Photograph during the Magic Hour!
Finding the Right Light for Photos
Finding the Right Light for Photos
Finding the Right Light for Photos
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• Take photos of subjects when they′re not looking at the camera
• Shoot pictures of your kids doing their favorite activities
• Try some black and white candid shots for unique photo art
• Remember – the camera-shy aren′t shy when they′re engaged in what they love!
Taking Candid Photos
This How to Take Candid Photos video has innovative tips for when you’ve got candids in mind.
Taking Candid Photos
Taking Candid Photos
photographing-silhouettes
Make sure the sun or window light is behind your subjects
• Color and shape contrast to the background is key
• Make sure their face or body shape easily stands out
• Keep your subjects in shadow with no light on their faces
• Whether on the beach or at the park, the best silhouettes are taken at the Magic Hour!
Photographing Silhouettes
Watch CanvasWorld’s Silhouette Photography video for some tips about how to create a jaw-dropping shot.
Photographing Silhouettes
Photographing Silhouettes
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Don′t center hole-punch your subject
• Remember the Tic-Tac-Toe grid
• Left or right center the main object
• An interesting composition is key!
Using The Rule of Thirds
Our Rule of Thirds Photography video offers more specifics, so take a look and learn something new today.
Using The Rule of Thirds
Using The Rule of Thirds
Get Creative with your Photos
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• Sometimes less is more – if you have one great picture, use that one!
• If you create a photo collage, find a design that ties all them together
• Use a color or theme that runs throughout the photo and the design
• Look for a card design that will not only make your photo pop but also stand out on its own!
Designing Your Holiday Photo Card
It’s that time of year again – for making new holiday cards and sharing new memories! Take a moment to watch the video above for some helpful tips about taking your best holiday photos yet.
Designing Your Holiday Photo Card
Designing Your Holiday Photo Card
photographing-unique-angles
• Try taking pictures from a child′s perspective
• Actually put the camera on the ground and aim head on
• Use trial and error to look at different angles – at least one will make an awesome shot!
• Shoot from above and capture a pair of big eyes looking up at you
• Respect your subject′s personality – the more unique they are, the more unique you can be!
Photographing Unique Angles
Photographing Unique Angles
Photographing Unique Angles
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• Wedding photos makes great wall art for you or to give as beautiful mementos
• Canvas newborn portraits make great gifts for godparents, grandparents and more
• Family photos showcased on large canvases are perfect for living rooms
• Canvas art was created for the artist in you – choose your most unique photos!
Turn Photos into Canvas Art
Turn Photos into Canvas Art
Turn Photos into Canvas Art
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