Our family loves spending time by the beach. This holiday will be no different and I am always looking for new ways to photograph each occasion. Here’s 5 easy tips I always follow to create fun and interesting holiday photos. For more tips check out this post from the archives.
1. Try a different angle.
Think of how you would normally photograph something and try a different angle. Try shooting over it, under it etc…
Here I used my underwater compact camera and shot upwards towards my daughter instead of downwards from above the water. In this photo we were actually in a resort pool where the water is much clearer for photos than the beach.
2. Capture experiences unique to your holiday or location.
Sometimes it’s the smallest things that you simply don’t do at home that make the holiday unique. Capturing these experiences will help jog memories of the holiday in years to come.
Here my 3.5yo is feeling the texture of the shells she found on the beach. She would close her eyes to concentrate. Something I found so endearing that she just doesn’t ordinarily do at home.
3. Photograph people in action.
Action shots can take you right back to the moment. Use this to help tell the story of what you actually did on your holidays.
Here I bent down low to my 3.5yo’s height and photographed her view of her sister sketching in the sand. Often photographing upwards at a slight angle can add a bit of drama.
4. Focus on details
Narrow your focus to what delighted you most. Capture the moment and the photo will always make you nostalgic.
This photo is of the setting sun through our bathroom blinds. Makes me sleepy just thinking about it :)
5. Play with reflections
Whether it’s on the beach, in the pool or in mirrors, reflections make interesting photos. At the beach, a good time to catch these beautiful still moments is early in the morning or at sunset. Take a stroll and get ready to be mesmerised.
Sometimes you need to try something new to rediscover the old. I ran my first school holiday workshop for kids and was truly amazed by what I learned. The children’s wonder, excitement, and ability to enjoy simple things was inspiring. I was particularly touched by the stories behind some of the photos. Having a creative outlet can be such a powerful thing. The experience reminded me of my own photographic beginnings and why I love what I do. It’s a journey that has come full circle and nowadays, I delight in simplicity and embrace the beauty that exists in the everyday. #lovelearningfromkids
Special thanks to Caren from The Hendrie Group for her amazing support and entertainment skills on the day! :)
Do you have a little shutter bug in your family? I have two and I love it when they explore photographically. Whether it’s with my phone, their barbie camera, or my SLR, it really doesn’t matter. I just love seeing their perspective of the world.
During the upcoming school holidays (Spring 2014) I will be combining my love of photography and my children’s love of craft to create a unique school holiday workshop. I am so excited by the opportunity and cannot wait to share the results with you!
The morning workshop will start with some outdoor fun in the beautiful Wyreena gardens where each child will photograph what they love. Photos will then be printed out and used to produce photographic coasters. Each child will take home their own set on the day to remind them of their adventures.
So if fun and useful craft to keep kids busy during the school holidays gets you excited too then do book early. Workshop is limited to 10 children only.
Workshop: Photographic Art
Date: Tues 30th Sept, 2014
Time: 10:00am – 11:30am
Aimed at ages: 7-10 years
Venue: Wyreena Community Arts Centre, 13-23 Hull Rd, Croydon
Cost: $26 (includes materials)
Bookings: Wyreena 9294 5590 OR denh@denhlay.com
* Limited to 10 children. Parents are welcome to attend or enjoy a cuppa at the Wyreena Conservatory Cafe.
** If you have younger children and would be interested in a future workshop more catered to their little fingers, please let me know via denh@denhlay.com If there’s enough interest, I’d love to plan one for next time :)
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