GiftWorksPlus Offers Tips for Taking Great Pictures of Kids

Learn one of the most important photography skills for parents – how to take great pictures of your kids! GiftWorksPlus, you leader in customized picture gifts and personalized picture frames, offers these tips for taking better photographs of children: 1. Use props to capture personality Any person who has attempted to photograph kids knows how tough it can be to get great pictures. Too often, kids give cheesy, posed smiles just to get the photo shoots finished quickly. However, GiftWorksPlus knows it is much easier to capture a child’s personality when she or he is focusing on something enjoyable. Snap away while your child plays with props like:

• Dress up clothes
• Favorite toys
• Stuffed animals
• Musical instruments

2. Go for a natural look Once you have found a way to bring out a kid’s personality, it is time to achieve a natural look. First, consider the lighting. Natural light, such as the soft light near a window, makes skin look smooth and flawless. Next, GiftWorksPlus suggests photographers consider the smiles. It is far better to capture a natural expression than a fake smile. If a smile is important, do what it takes to make your kids laugh—including making funny noises. Otherwise, candid shots of children doing natural things from brushing teeth to reading a book or even offering half smiles can be much more gratifying than a shot of another fake smile. 3. Choose a flattering angle Finally, choose a flattering angle when framing your shot. It is rarely flattering for a subject to be photographed from above or below. Rather, get down on the same angle as what you are photographing. Trying to get a sweet shot of those chubby baby feet? Get down on your belly to capture a picture while she is lying down. Looking to get a close-up of those dimples that make you melt? Get on level with those cheeks before taking the shot. GiftWorksPlus knows that it takes practice to get great shots of kids. So after capturing plenty of photographs, sort through to find the very best. Then, visit www.GiftWorksPlus.com to find just the right cute picture frames to display your photos! Remember, free personalization is available on all engraved wooden frames from GiftWorksPlus, so you can add in fun details such as your child’s name, age, and more. From baby frames to gifts for grandparents, find the perfect frame for precious memories.