Photographing Children - Using Toys as Props
04th May 2010
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I work with children of all ages and it can be handy to use toys during a photo session. Because I travel to my customer's homes to take photos, there are always plenty of favourite toys to hand. I often use toys as an icebreaker - children usually like to show their toys to people that are interested. Toys give children something to focus on and you can get some lovely natural shots while they are concentrated on playing. Colourful toys can also bring additional interest into the photograph. This little girl loves her lego and though it may look like a set up, she built this lego structure herself (and then promptly smashed it to pieces just after this shot was taken).
