Shots in a Snap Photographing Your Grandkids
Get lots of photos together. Is grandpa sitting at the table playing cards with his grandson? Grab the camera! Is gramma reading a bedtime story? Grab the camera! You will never regret having photos with your grandkids. And they will be some of the kids’ most treasured photographs. – AM
To see more photos from each of the featured photographers, visit Kimberley Kufaas (kimberleykufaas.com), Ashley Marston (ashleymarstonbirthphotography.com) and Erin Wallis (erinwallis.com). 10 GRAND
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e asked three Island photographers— Ashley Marston, Erin Wallis and Kimberley Kufaas—for tips on how to best “capture your kids.” Here are their answers…
Get down to their level. If they are playing cars, or crawling down the hallway, make sure you are down there too. Not only will they think its so fun that you are right there with them, but it will likely also get you a few good smiles so be ready. – AM
Find an environment the kids love, whether it’s a forest walk, baking cookies, you name it. Finding a comfortable area for them creates those moments where you can follow their lead. Get to their level and think about your surrounding and most importantly the lighting. I use natural light 90 per cent of the time. If you’re indoors make sure that light source is nearby. If you’re outdoors just watch for the sun to be behind or directly in front of your subject(s). They don’t always need to know you’re planning on taking a photo. – KK grandmag.ca
