5 Tips for Better Pictures of Your Kids

Great everyday pictures of our kids. We all want them! But, kids are tricky. They are fast. And, let's face it, some days, picture taking is not high on their list of priorities. I have compiled a list of a few things that can help you take better pictures of you kiddos. Be sure to send me some of your results. I love seeing them in action!

1. Use the sport mode on your camera.

We all know how fast these little people can be. How many of you have taken some great pictures of your children playing, only to find out they are blurry. The sport mode on your camera uses a higher shutter speed to freeze their movements.

2. Fill the Frame

Our babies are the cutest things ever. We all agree. However much we'd like them to just stay little a  while longer, they keep doing that annoying growing up thing on us. So, tip number two is to fill the frame. Capture all those perfect little details that you want to remember forever.

3. Put Them in Water

Okay. So. Summer is coming, and we live in Texas. Make those babies happy and add water. It is sure to make things alot more fun, and make some great pictures. BUT, what if it's not summer? What if it's cold? Same basic philosophy. Do something different. Pull out the bubbles. Let them paint. Put them in the bath tub with bubble bath. Bottom line. Have fun and get them engaged. They don't need to be looking at you for a great picture. Just have that camera ready to get some awesome shots.

4. Stickers Are a Mom's Best Friend

If you have a little one and you really want a picture of the actual front of your child and not their hiney that they keep presenting to you as they turn around and stand up, buy some stickers. Or, in a pinch, even masking tape will work. Stick the sticker on their hand or foot and let the fun begin. You will have a still and focused child for at least a few seconds. a word of warning...If they are little, like under two or three, there is a VERY good chance that once the sticker comes off, it will go STRAIGHT into their mouth. So be watching closely! Here is a great shot of a little one year old who was off and running. We got this great shot by sticking a little sticker to her hand.

5. Get Down on Their Level

Kids are little. Get down on the floor. Get on eye-level with them. You will be amazed at the difference.

Have fun taking those pictures! In a future post, I will be adding some great ideas for picture taking themes.