Taking Candid Pictures of Your Kids

Cuddle Time

There isn’t a sweeter moment than siblings cuddling or little ones snuggling with Mom or Dad.

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Tickle Time

We never forget those family memories of Dad tickling us silly or favorite uncles forcing us to call, “Uncle!” Perfect photo moment!

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Alone Time

All of a sudden, you notice the house is super quiet. Grab your camera, and peek around the corner for some great, natural moments when little ones are caught up in their play.

Source: Reprinted with permission from Your Family in Pictures by Me Ra Koh, copyright (c) 2014. Published by Amphoto Books, a division of Penguin Random House, Inc. Photography (c) 2014 by Jill Ann Melton

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Learning

Whenever Brian is teaching the kids something new, or the kids are engaged with a new activity on their own, I love to capture their experience and intense focus.

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Wide-Open Scenery

The scale of how small we are to how large the landscape or scenery can be is a wonderful photo moment. But you want to make sure that the scenery complements the size of the figures and what your family is doing in the photo’s story, otherwise the background will become more distracting than accentuating.

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Late Afternoon at the Beach (or Anywhere)

No other light beats golden, yummy late-afternoon sunlight.

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Eating Ice Cream

Kids (and often parents, too!) are so engaged with their yummy treat that the camera becomes invisible.

Source: Reprinted with permission from Your Family in Pictures by Me Ra Koh, copyright (c) 2014. Published by Amphoto Books, a division of Penguin Random House, Inc. Photography (c) 2014 by Kelli Kalish

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Beginning of a Family Event
When family members first arrive, smiles are wide, and the energy is high. Capturing the genuine sweetness of family members reuniting becomes almost effortless.

Sunrise
When traveling, my family often takes a day to be awake before sunrise for family photos that can’t compare to those made at any other time of day.

Silhouettes
This family favorite causes time to stand still.

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