Finding the Best Child Photographer For Your KidsWriten by Gary Thompson
Danny Jacobs wanted to give his wife a present for their tenth anniversary that she would remember forever. He thought about jewelry or maybe a weekend at the spa, but those gifts seemed too generic. He then decided to give her a gift that represented something they both loved more than anything else pictures of their children. She gave me the world when she brought our three little ones into the world, and I wanted to somehow give the gift back to her.
There are a lot of things in life you can be cheap with, but photography of your kids is not one of them. It seems that every retail store has a photo studio, and then there are mall photo stores too, both promising to capture your familys history for cheap. The truth is that they do an okay job for the price, but do the low paid and overworked employees of these retail stores really have the talent and desire to capture the spirit of your family? The answer is probably no. When selecting a child photographer you have to be selective, and you should never go cheap. These are the memories of your children that you are capturing, and that cant be left to just anyone.
There are as many types of child photographers as there are children. That is why you should carefully select a child photographer that is a good fit for both you and your children. One of the first things to ensure is that the photographer is good with children. This seems obvious, but sometimes parents forget that everyone doesnt have the same high regard for kids as they do. The next thing to look for is a photographer that knows how to capture the child and not the background. The sets can be an important part of the photo, but they shouldnt distract from the child. The most important thing when selecting a child portrait photographer is to look at some of their other work. If they have done a good job with other kids then you can be sure they will probably do fine with yours.
When getting pictures of your kids you have a several options. For many years child photos were taken in studios. Almost all of us have pictures from our childhood that include us sitting in front of a setting sun or behind a fence. These photos were fine then, but with the level of talent that is available now boring studio shots are a thing of the past. If you do get studio shots choose a solid background like white or black. If you have the choice get a family photographer that can come into your home or meet you in a natural setting like a local park. It has been found that people are more comfortable in their homes and outside and the pictures turn out much better.
There are some things in life that are free like the love of your children, and there are some things in life that are just as good at any price. There are, however, some things that a parent should never go cheap on, and one of those things is in the preservation of moments. Life is ephemeral and we can never go back and do things again. All we can do is capture the moments that are important to us, and one way to do this is with a professional child photographer.
Rhonda Thompson is a professional photographer in Georgia specializing in child portrait photography in Georgia. You can view her photography at http://www.RhondaThompson.com