3 Tips for Parents Trying to Photograph Toddlers

If you’re anything like most first-time parents, you enjoyed taking multiple photos of your infant every day. But as your child has grown into an adventure-loving toddler, you might be finding it tough to get a good shot.

Here are some tips the pros often use, that you can too, to get the pictures you crave (even with a squirmy toddler):

Be flexible.
We all know that toddlers are unpredictable, so it’s a good idea to set aside your expectations of a perfect shot. Let yourself go with the flow, and you’ll be better able to catch the real, candid moments that best express your child’s personality. If you can’t get eye contact, don’t sweat it. The best photos capture life—not poses.

Turn on burst shots.
Most parents today are using their smartphones as cameras. While they can’t replace professional equipment, you can still take advantage of some of the smart features. When it comes to shooting toddlers, opt for burst shots to take as quick a photo as possible. Without it, you’ll notice a delay between the moment you press the button and when the image is actually captured. Toddlers are always on the move, so without burst shots, you’ll miss it.

Have fun!
We get it. You don’t want to go through the toddler years without great photos to save for the years to come. Playing with your child is the best way to help them relax and become more manageable as a photo subject. The more you treat your picture taking like work, the more stressed everyone will feel. So lighten up, get silly, and before you know it, your toddler will want to cooperate for great photos.

Remember that our Bella Life Photography is available to give you the wow-factor photo shoot experience—that you don’t have to manage!