While digital technology has made acceptable photos easy to achieve, this book is about taking exceptional photos that preserve the essence of childhood.You'll learn to trust your instincts and your own unique vision and discover how to create beautiful photographs in a variety of lighting situations, all while sharpening your observation skills and learning how to involve your subjects. Plus, insightful tips on understanding what equipment is right for you will help you get great results when working with any age group.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1: The Art of Photographing Children. Chapter 2: The Look of a Photograph. Chapter 3: Seeing the Light. Chapter 4: Manipulating the Light. Chapter 5: Composing Photographs. Chapter 6: What's Your Style? Chapter 7: Evoking Expression and Emotion. Chapter 8: Ages, Stages, and Groups. Chapter 9: Equipment for the Children's Photographer. Chapter 10: Post-Production and Presentation. Glossary. Index.

Author Biography

Ginny Felch received a Brownie camera as a child, and her fascination with photography was born. She has earned acclaim for her children's portraits, several outstanding exhibitions, lectures, and magazine photos. Allison Tyler Jones specializes in portraits of children and family relationships at her Arizona studio. She has co-authored two other photography books and is a respected lecturer on photography.