slantt Posted July 3, 2008 Share Posted July 3, 2008 I've been 'volunteered' by the post commander to photograph children's events at the local American Legion postJuly Forth party. All events, games mostly, plus food, will be outside. Weather calls for sun. Problem is myonly experience is with longer range bird photography. Camera is a Canon 40D, short lenses are Canon 24-105 andCanon 24-70 f/2.8L. Any hints as to which lens and or camera settings? Any hints greatly appreciated. Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kostas Angelopoulos Posted July 3, 2008 Share Posted July 3, 2008 Don't forget to go close enough to your subject! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kostas Angelopoulos Posted July 3, 2008 Share Posted July 3, 2008 ok, this concerns to...any (hints).... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
douglasely Posted July 3, 2008 Share Posted July 3, 2008 Hi Jim, As a photographer shooting his child all the time I think I can offer some suggestions. The lenses that you mentioned will work fine. The biggest issue that I see is that the kids will be in constant motion. Often very fast. Shoot wide open (this is not fine art photography) if indoors light is low and use your flash. Take some practice shots and dial the flash back. Most likey, -.7 for the flash. If you have enouh light, shoot at f 4.5 for enough DOF. Outdoor a lot of sun makes for harsh shadows. Again, fill flash will help a lot. If you can get a 2nd person to get the kids' attention, it is a releif for you and you can shoot freely. The 2nd person can talk, tease, make faces, etc with the children. For little-ones, use teddy bears or other soft toys to capture their attention. Sometimes, an ice cube will occupy a little-ones interest more than you would imagine. Although kids move, not as much as birds do. Just think of them as large birdies. Most of all, have fun. Best of luck, Doug Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maijaathena Posted July 3, 2008 Share Posted July 3, 2008 Just my humble opinion, but one of the most important things for me when taking photos of kids is making sure to get down to their level. Whether on your knees or sitting down, even lying down with babies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
christopher hartt dallas Posted July 3, 2008 Share Posted July 3, 2008 Get close, use your flash, turn on highlight clip preview and make sure you're using small enough aperture to not clip highlights. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slantt Posted July 3, 2008 Author Share Posted July 3, 2008 Thanks for the advice. I hope to get some good shots. Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_lantz Posted July 3, 2008 Share Posted July 3, 2008 Besides documenting the events if it were me I would concentrate some on the expressions on their faces and their interactions with each other. Observe and anticipate, you will get some great shots. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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