1. My first tip is a surprising one - leave the kids alone. Photograph with your longest lens and capture them as they are playing and exploring.
2. Encourage them to do what THEY like to do. The perfect moments are ones that are authentic. Kids have the advantage of being adorable, regardless of what they are doing.
3. Use a fast shutter speed to capture their movement (1/500th or faster). Take a series of photos to show the beginning, middle and end of their discoveries.
4. If you direct them, make it into a game. Be creative - you can make up a game or use familiar ones.
5. Encourage them to show off for you. How high can you jump? How far can you throw? How fast can you run?
6. Celebrate your child. Let her show you how funny and clever she is.
7. Photograph the things that will later remind you of your child at a particular age - artwork, worn shoes, sports equipment.
8. As always, play with your point of view. Photograph straight down with your child lying on the ground. Or photograph straight up with you on the ground.
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