Douglas Kirkland on Photography: Photographing Kids and Families

Douglas Kirkland on Photography: Photographing Kids and Families

37mIntermediate2012-09-12

Authors

Douglas Kirkland

Douglas Kirkland

Photographer whose images appear in the world's best magazines

Course details

When you photograph kids and families, "you're recording a piece of history," says renowned photographer Douglas Kirkland in Douglas Kirkland on Photography: Photographing Kids and Families. In this course, Douglas discusses the art of photographing kids ranging from toddlers to preteens, both alone and together with parents and siblings. As he photographs close friends and family members, Douglas discusses the use of ambient light as well as LED fill light, and demonstrates shooting techniques in both informal and studio settings.

Learning objectives
Capturing memories: the importance of photographing kids and families
Working with toddlers by playing with them
Making lens and lighting decisions
Using props and toys to make kids comfortable
Posing families and kids together

Skills covered

Portrait PhotographyPhotographyDeep Dive (X:Y)

Concepts

Introduction

  • Course highlights

Viewing Option 1 - Full Movie

  • Photographing kids and families

Viewing Option 2 - Chapter Selection

  • Introduction
  • Setting the stage
  • Connecting with kids
  • Family portraits in the studio
  • Crafting a vision

About the Author

  • Meet Douglas Kirkland
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