Take It To Their Level

When photographing, especially children and babies, it is a very good idea to take it to their level.

It is less intimidating for them, and, they seem to relax often helping you get better pictures, which makes everyone happy.

Again you may need to lay on the floor, squat, sit, or kneel down.

It will be worth it an I think you will like the angle of being at their level...

Happy practicing!!!

Camera Angles-from below

I thought I'd take a couple posts and talk a little about your camera angle's. Because you will get very different results from this one very important idea.

Some times the angle of the picture is the most important thing a photographer can add to a portrait.

For instance if you have a tall building in the back ground that you want to show more than the things closer to the ground.

Or trees, or trellis, etc. 

Some of the choices for the lower angle could include,
kneeling, sitting on a chair,

sitting on the ground, laying down.

Or using things close by.

A bench to lay on, a fountain to prop on...

One very important caution to always remember is this:

Avoid taking pictures to close from below...

 A nose is sooo not flattering from that angle!

This angle may also add boldness to a pose.

Make a person look taller, stronger, a little imposing...
The angle you want may be slight, or it may be strong.

 

So depending on what "look" you are going for,

this may be the angle you may want to try.