I received a Photo Tip from Cord Camera today on taking pictures of your kids for Mother’s Day. I think I’m going to go do this this weekend. Here’s Phase 1 of the tip:

Phase 1

First, get the kids dressed up nicely at home. You should coordinate the color tones of their clothes, but do not dress them in matching identical outfits. Bring a nice blanket for them to sit on during the shoot to help keep their clothes clean and a casual change of clothes for each child. Oh yeah – don’t forget your camera!

Next, take the kids to the location you have in mind for the shoot. This could be a location that has a special place in your wife’s heart (such as where you proposed, if possible), a naturally beautiful area, or something else entirely. Scout it out beforehand during the time of day you plan to take the photos. Pay attention to the light (the sun should be behind the kids), depth, and background (keep this in mind when planning the outfits).

Once you arrive at your location, get the kids posed nicely together for a group formal shot, stand farther back than normal, and zoom in to flatten the depth of field. You may also want to pop up your flash (”P” mode on many cameras). Take a few tests and see what looks best. Once you have several good shots from that scene, you are ready to move to Phase 2.

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