How to have beautiful photos of your children’s birthday party?
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Children’s birthday parties are always a special occasion – after all, each of your child’s birthdays only happens once in a lifetime. Your little one will grow up before you know it, so it’s only natural that you want to cherish such important milestones as birthdays. They are also some of the moments that you want your child to remember for the rest of their life, so it’s a good idea to document the celebration in creative ways. Here are a few tips that will ensure that you have amazing photos of your child’s birthday parties. After all, it’s almost as fun looking back at the photos as the party itself was.
Find the best settings
Children’s birthday party photography is undoubtedly a challenging task. You’ll likely need to adjust your camera’s settings for the best results. First of all, if the party is being held indoors, adjust your camera’s white balance depending on the lighting. You’ll also need to increase the ISO to get sharp shots of your moving subjects. If there is not enough light indoors, you will need to use flash for your photos – consider adding a diffuser to make it less harsh. All in all, get familiar with your camera’s settings and play around the find the best options before the big day.
Take candid shots
Posed shots are a must at any birthday party. But only taking posed shots will not encapsulate the real atmosphere of the event and all the interactions and fun the kids had. That is why you also need to make sure that you take lots of candid photos throughout the party. Candid photography is not easy as people usually tense up when they see a camera. Therefore, you might want to read some tips on how you can make the most of it. The result will be lots of cute photos of the kids naturally interacting!
Get the angle right
To bring some variety into your kid’s birthday party photos, it’s a good idea to mix up the angles a bit. Taking all the pictures from eye level will result in a bunch of photos facing down. When you’re taking photos of children, try to get on their level instead! It will be a much better depiction of the children’s world. In addition, you can also try some unusual angles so that you bring some interest to the photos. For instance, you can try shooting the party table from above, flat lay style!
Look at the details
If you are planning on making a photobook, a collage, or anything of the sort to commemorate your child’s birthday, you can truly bring a lot of color into the result if you take a few shots of the party details. Close-ups of the invitations, the decorations, and the magnificent cake will not only look great next to shots of people, but they will also commemorate these small things, bringing the atmosphere back.
Set up a photo booth
Nowadays, photo booths are all the rage. They are a great way to add an interactive element the guests can have fun with at the party. In addition, not only do they get to take home the photos they took as memorabilia but they can also get them on their phones and post them on social media. If you have tweens or teens, a photo booth can become the center of the party, but even young children enjoy posing in front of a colorful backdrop. Try renting a bespoke photo booth that comes with a bunch of cool props the kids will be able to play around with and you are guaranteed to end up with fun photos.
Hire a photographer
If you truly want every moment documented in the best way possible, just giving the camera to one of your relatives won’t cut it. For high-quality shots that will make you say wow, your best bet is hiring a professional photographer. Not only do they most likely have superior equipment, but they also have a lot of experience in party photography and can get you the best shots. It’s an extra expense but what you’ll get are photos that will last a lifetime.
Hopefully, these tips will help you get some truly great shots of equally great moments. And if you don’t feel like you are up for the task, don’t be afraid of calling in outside help!
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