How to Photograph Children: Secrets for Capturing Childhood's Magic Moments

by Lisa Jane (Photographer), Rick Staudt (Photographer)

After guiding the amateur photographer through the technical basics this guide offers specific suggestions about shooting indoors and out, working with children of different ages, and dealing with children of different temperaments.

Genres: Photography

135 pages, Paperback

First published June 1, 2001

Reviews

[Panda Incognito · Rating 3 out of 5]

I found this dated but interesting photography book at a thrift store, and I enjoyed it. Each chapter covers a different topic, such as composition or understanding camera features, and although the book focuses on film photography, there is also a section on digital cameras. The authors mainly speak to parents, but also share advice for professional photographers.

I enjoyed the many excellent photos throughout, and I didn't find the photos themselves exceptionally dated in most cases. The authors encourage parents to avoid overly trendy clothes and props so that their photos will look fairly timeless, and they share great practical advice for how to pose differently aged children and how to engage kids in the process so that their expressions can be relaxed and natural.

Because this book is dated and out-of-print, I would mainly only recommend it to people who are interested in reviving film photography as a hobby. A great current book about photographing children is Capturing the Moment: Inspiration and Techniques for the Modern Photographer.

[Heather · Rating 2 out of 5]

I read just about any photography book I can get my hands on. This one sounded very interesting but it was extremely outdated and gave tips mostly on a style of photography I don't embrace.
I walked away with one or two neat tips on how to get kids attention (as needed), which is why I gave it two stars.

[Hunybe · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book was a bit dated, but still really useful and an easy read. You don't have to be a professional to understand it.

[Corinnagoodwin · Rating 2 out of 5]

out dated