While waiting for my MD 50 1.7 to arrive, I thought I'd share some of today's shots of Andrew (all shot with the 18-55mm kit lens)... (taking photos of kids - especially as "wild" as mine - is hard. Must took like 50 shots and only 4-5 came out good, lol) {} {} {}
Thanks As you might have seen from photos of him I posted before, I rarely catch him facing the camera. I keep calling his name so he turns towards me but he doesn't seem to give me much attention - or maybe he's camera-shy, lol
Honestly, they learn so fast that you want them to look. My little ones are now 4,3 and almost 2 and hardly ever look at the camera, so many shots are taken in profile. That's why shots Like Andrew in the bookshelf are so cool; a portrait that captures the moment, and artistic (without trying, I'll bet).
Try using a colourful face mask of some sort, or make one of some cartoon character he's fond of - out of cardboard. Cut a hole somewhere around its mouth to poke your lens through, so that all he sees is the mask (won't see your face or the camera). See if that works...
Thanks Yes, all the photos above were shot with using the oe ext. flash of the Nex-5 (shot at night time, indoors with ceiling lights) No problem Claire, I'm sure it'll be here anyday now That's a great idea, I'll try it out, thanks
I saw a professional photographer doing this at a mall studio booth. She seemed to specialize in children's portraits and I've always been curious as to what sort of results she was getting with it.
Freddyto, can I ask why you asked me if I've used flash for those shots? Do they look a bit "dark" in your opinion?
Yeah, I understand what you mean... However, I just received the flash bouncer and gave it a try last night and wow that little part really works!!! I'll post some photos tonight
Not the best photos, but I just loved Andrew's expression on the first two... {} {} and this one shows what our living room looks like when I come home from work late in the afternoon and after we've sat and played together {}
