Photo in kindergarten
Published: 04.05.2021
The time spent in kindergarten is one of the most important in a child's life. During this period, children explore the world, learn to express emotions, interact with other kids, make their first friends, develop hobbies and responsibilities. However, over time these memories fade and become less vivid. To preserve the memorable moments of kindergarten, it is worth arranging a professional photoshoot.
Children come out as genuine and interesting in photographs, their emotions are sincere and genuine. However, capturing successful shots requires a lot of effort. Children do not know how to pose like adults, it is difficult to make them concentrate and stay still for a long time. Therefore, it is necessary to use a powerful and sensitive lens, set the focus correctly, take photos in motion, and choose the best shots.
Types of photos in a kindergarten
Photo sessions in kindergarten can be of the following types:
1. Staged photoshoot - poses, images, and children's clothing are carefully planned and discussed with the photographer in advance. Typically, these photos are taken during morning performances and holidays, where children pose in festive attire. Staged shooting is also used for graduation photo albums when portraits of children need to be taken in a consistent style.
2. Reportage photo shoot - involves capturing children during various activities. Typically, these shots turn out to be the most natural, as the child is not posing, but simply enjoying their favorite activity and feeling calm and relaxed.
3. Group photoshoot - it can be both staged and candid. The main goal is to take photos of all the children in the group so that all parents can have pictures of their kids as a keepsake.
How to prepare for a photo session in a kindergarten?
The main factor of a successful photoshoot is choosing a professional and experienced photographer. Don't just look at the portfolio, but also talk to the photographer. Often, the portfolio showcases the best shots, carefully selected and retouched, but in reality, everything can look completely different.
Choose a person whom you trust and are confident that they have experience not only in photography, but also in communicating with children. The ability of a photographer to establish a connection with the little ones will determine their behavior and the results in the photos.
Children should not be afraid or shy of the camera, so an experienced photographer should make them feel comfortable before the shoot even begins. Invite the photographer to meet with the children, allow them to interact and get to know each other before the photo session. The kids will feel more at ease and relaxed if they are working with someone they already know.
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Usually a photo session in a kindergarten involves not only portrait photography, but also reportage shooting, where children will be engaged in various active activities. Therefore, do not dress them in evening or restrictive clothing. Choose clothes in which the child will be comfortable playing, engaging in creativity, and sports.
Evening dresses on girls and tuxedos on boys look impressive, but they clearly do not fit into the standard clothing for children's play. The same goes for complex hairstyles. During active play, such a hairstyle will get messy and only ruin the child's appearance. It's better to just comb the child's hair and make a simple and neat hairstyle.
Ideas and tips for photographing children in a kindergarten
To make a successful and attractive photo session from kindergarten, use the following tips:
- Conduct a photo shoot in a playful manner. Children explore the world through play, during which their emotions and individual characteristics are revealed. Discuss with the educator what activities and lessons are planned on the day of the photo shoot and adjust accordingly. Take documentary-style photos of children drawing, sculpting, interacting, and playing with various objects.
- Actively use props. It can be difficult for a child to stand in front of the camera and strike complex poses. Children feel more relaxed when surrounded by their favorite toys and interacting with them. Take pictures of children with dolls, cars, stuffed animals, children's books, balls, blocks, etc. You can ask parents to bring their children's favorite toys or use the ones available in the daycare.
- Take photos in motion. Children aged 3-6 are the most active, it's hard for them to sit still. Don't see this as a disadvantage, but use it to find successful shots. Running, jumping, and sports-playing children will create a lively atmosphere in the photo, giving it dynamics and an interesting storyline.
- Take pictures of children while they are out for a walk, weather permitting. Photos taken on a playground, surrounded by flowers and greenery, look more interesting and colorful than indoor photos. If it's winter and there is snow outside, take pictures of children playing in the snow, building a snowman.
- In a photo album from kindergarten, it would be great to include photos from morning performances and children's holidays. Invite a photographer to celebrate New Year or a costume party, then bright shots in interesting costumes are guaranteed for you.
- Portrait and group photos can be taken at the graduation celebration in the kindergarten. On this day, the children look festive and solemn. Don't forget to also take pictures of all the teachers as a keepsake.
- An original idea for photographing children in a kindergarten would be a photo session in the form of playing different professions. Kids love to imitate adults. Offer them to choose a future profession and take pictures of little doctors, teachers, drivers, actors, etc.
- Take a photo of your best friends as a memory. In kindergarten, children start to make friends, choosing those who are close to them in spirit. Make sure to take a photo of these little friends. Years later, it will be interesting to look back at the first friendships.
- Use the brightest and most spacious room for filming. Children react poorly to artificial bright light, they start squinting and turning away. Choose a location for shooting in advance where there is enough natural sunlight.
- Choose a morning time for the photo shoot, when children are not hungry and not tired. The longer the photo session drags on, the more tired the little ones will get, and this will negatively affect the photos. It is not advisable to hold a photo shoot after nap time. After a nap, children's hairstyles may be messy, they may not feel lively enough and ready for the shoot. If you haven't finished shooting everything, it's better to continue the photo session the next day.
Ideas and tips for taking photos of children in kindergarten
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Ideas and tips for taking photos of children in kindergarten
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