Easter is less than 2 weeks away and I’m looking forward to a weekend of Easter egg hunting! Yes it’s for the kids but there’s no reason we can’t join in the fun ;) … and take the opportunity to capture their funny expressions and little adventures. Whether your prized camera is a digital SLR or a mobile phone, here are 7 simple tips that will help you capture your special moments. Be sure to give it a go as they may come in handy in my exciting Mother’s Day Giveaway ;) Details to be posted next week!
1/ Prepare your gear
Whether you’re using a phone, compact or DSLR, make sure they’re charged and empty your cards so you don’t run out of space mid hunt! If you love phone camera applications like Hipstamatic or Instagram then ensure they’re at easy reach. eg. If you have an iPhone, move the application to the first screen on your phone to save scrolling time.
2/ Guide the hunt
Use paper footprints on the ground to guide the kids through part or all of the hunt. Not only will the kids love walking in bunny’s foot prints but it means you won’t be chasing them around in every direction to get the photos. Yes, it sounds orderly :) but the kids will still love the hunt and you can worry less about your stamina and more about your photos.
3/ Put them in the light
Hide eggs in well lit places or you could end up with a lot of dark and blurry photos as your phone/camera struggles to focus in low light. If hunting indoors and your home is dark, then open all the curtains and turn on the lights (even if day time) to let in as much light as possible.
4/ Create opportunity for different angles and poses
Is your Easter album going to be filled with kids squatting down for eggs hidden in the grass? Mine were until I discovered that Easter bunny gets in all sorts of places! ;) Create variety in your photos by making them search high and low! :) Try photographing from various perspectives yourself to get a different view of the action.
5/ Use some props for extra cuteness
Kids love dressing up so why not put on rabbit ears or noses to help them find their inner bunny. Making them can be a whole lot of fun on their own :) Baskets and buckets are fabulous props to help little hands from overflowing. Check out Martha Stewart Living for some great Easter craft ideas including a pair of cute felt bunny ears.
6/ Get in close & fill the frame
Don’t be afraid to get in close and fill the frame. You don’t need to see every shrub in the yard or furniture in the room. Unnecessary detail will only detract from your gorgeous subjects.
7/ Treat yourself!
Most importantly, save yourself some choccies too because as we all know, happy photographer equals happy photos! :)
Happy hunting this Easter! x
