Preschool Portraits Tips and Tricks! / Bay Area Preschool Photographer

Preschool Portrait Tips and Tricks!

1.     Have each child SIT on a bench, stool, chair, etc. I have found that kids are more likely to wriggle and move when they stand. Sitting helps them relax and get a bit comfortable!

2.     Make sure their faces/noses are clean before starting. This will be a huge time saver so you are not photoshopping food and or boogers from their face. I always bring a package of baby wipes for dirty faces.

3.     Have them clasp their hands together and put them in their lap. This prevents them from fidgeting, playing with a zipper, etc.

4.     Don’t be afraid to get silly. I wear an eyeball headband, put stickers on my face and throw a ball in the air to get them giggling.

5.     Take a variety of shots – both portrait and landscape style.

6.     I always shoot around F 2.5 and keep my shutter speed high to keep images super sharp!

7.     Keep is short and sweet. Kids lose focus easily and naturally want to move around. The first 30-60 seconds is usually when I get my best images.