Mommy Moment. Number One.

07May08

We pause from sneak previews and notes for a little Mommy Moment. In honor of Mother’s Day this week I’ll begin a set of quick and easy tips and tidbits to help all the Mommies out there take better photos of their children. I’ll post one tidbit per day, so stop by each day and get those cameras OUT, ladies (and Daddies are welcome too)!

I hope you join me for the ride! I hope to make it interactive and fun! Without further ado…

Mommy Moment Number One. May 7, 2008.

A Rule in Composition. The Child’s Perspective.

What is a photo? It tells a story – freezes a moment, keeps your child little forever if just in a 4×6 ratio :) Thinking of photos in that way it makes sense to start shooting from their perspective. You’re telling a story – telling how small your child is(was), how big the trees look to them, how the world seems like an enormous and grand place.

How do I shoot from their perspective? Get to their level! When photographing a baby you’ll often find me on my belly completely horizontal to the floor, with toddlers crouched down or sitting opposite them. So ladies – roll up your sleeves, put on your sneakers and get to your child’s level. What we’re going for here is instead of standing in the backyard telling your child to look up at you – crouch down and call their attention then, SNAP!

I’m including a few samples each day. Enjoy! Feel free to email with any questions or even shoot me an email with your own examples from today. Get that camera out today – because tomorrow begins a new lesson!!!

With great excitement and anticipation for all the Moms out there,

Melanie

Okay so total Mommy brain – didn’t realize until uploading the photos that they’re both on bikes! Ha! But you get the idea….I added the third which is one of my client’s photos – but it shows you how if you get down on your tummy, facing your babies tummy it’s a great way to capture that pre-walker!


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  1. 1 kitchentent on May 7, 2008 said:

    wonderful shots.

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  2. 2 Katie Fifelski on May 7, 2008 said:

    Thanks for the tips!

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  4. 4 Elizabeth Smith on May 8, 2008 said:

    What awesome tips! Great idea to share these!

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  5. 5 Saylin Alvarez on May 8, 2008 said:

    Hi Melanie! Nina just sent me this link because I love your pictures, I am a crazy paparazzi mom and a really bad photographer, so she hopes I learn something from you;). The tips are great and I am enjoying trying new positions when taking pictures of Leila. Here are some I took today after reading your post:
    http://picasaweb.google.com/saylina/LeilaALos7Meses/photo?authkey=O41CuLl2fG4#5197901898914422338
    http://picasaweb.google.com/saylina/LeilaALos7Meses/photo?authkey=O41CuLl2fG4#5197902483029974610
    http://picasaweb.google.com/saylina/LeilaALos7Meses/photo?authkey=O41CuLl2fG4#5197902500209843810
    http://picasaweb.google.com/saylina/LeilaALos7Meses/photo?authkey=O41CuLl2fG4#5197902517389713010

    Please, please, come to visit Nina here in Madison, that’s the only way Leila could have some wonderful photos taken by a professional!:)

    Hugs,
    Saylin.

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  6. 6 Melanie_momof3 on May 8, 2008 said:

    Glad you all our joining me!!!
    Taryn – great shots, love the hands one :)
    Saylin – thank Nina for me! Glad you made it and Leila’s so cute. Great photos at her level, way to go!

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  7. 7 Amber Welch on May 8, 2008 said:

    Great idea, Melanie! Very generous of you.

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  8. 8 Chontelle on May 8, 2008 said:

    This is a great idea. How kind of you to share your knowledge.

    Happy Mother’s Day!

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