Five super quick tips for taking amazing photos of your little ones birthday party
Put your hand in the air if you have been to a birthday party and either:
- Not taken enough photos
- Not been in enough photos
- Left it to others to take photos on your behalf and perhaps been disappointed
It’s a horrid feeling isn’t it? You can’t relive that experience so it is vital that you master a plan in order to ensure that you don’t feel like that. Therefore, here’s my five super quick tips for taking amazing photos of your little ones birthday.
1. Start early
Don’t wait for the guests to arrive, the story of a birthday party starts way before then. Get photos of party bags being prepared, balloons being blown up and food being created. Likewise, at the end of the party take the opportunity to get photos of messy floors, presents collated and anything else you think summarises the party.
2. Capture everyone
In truth, it’s easy to focus on the birthday girl or boy and centre photographs on them. Absolutely do this but remember all of the other guests too. In other words, try some candid shots of people just milling around, chatting and generally having fun. In reality, this all contributes to the essence of the birthday party.
3. Get in close
There is so much going on at a party, in order to capture everything going on, get in close! Keep your eyes peeled for things happening that you can capture great expressions. In reality, it could be a child’s reaction to opening a layer of pass the parcel, or sneaking a finger into the birthday cake! Remember the adults too who might be enjoying a beer or two!
4. Aim for a group shot
How often do the most amazing people in the birthday girl/boys life come into one place at the same time? If you can find a spot to capture everyone together, do it! Try climbing some stairs or even just asking everyone to squeeze in. Trust me, they will be truly grateful you for it when they are older.
5. Put the camera down
Enjoy the party yourself! In reality, it’s easy to keep taking photos but rubbish if you can’t enjoy the party. Plus, you need to be in some photos too so don’t forget that either! This one was taken by another Mum for Joseph’s second birthday – without this I wouldn’t be in any!!!
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