Photographing Your Children

Description

No one loves taking pictures more than parents. But the combination of complicated digital cameras with fast-moving kids means no one is more flummoxed by taking pictures, either. This easy-to-use manual offers parents the tools they need to make beautiful, lasting, and evocative memories. Author, photographer, and mom of three Jen Altman shares her keen eye for the honest moment in this treasure trove of helpful instructions and inspirational photos. From choosing a camera and learningthe fundamentals of photography to setting up great kid-friendly shots and overcoming the challenges inherent in photographing little ones, Altman's warm prose and lovely images sweep aside preconceived notions and show readers how to capture the unique spirit and personality of every child.

Jenifer Altman is a photographer, stylist, writer and freelance editor. Her Polaroid blog, Nectar & Light, has gained a worldwide following. Her photography is held in private collections the world over and has been exhibited across North America. In 2008, Jenifer conceptualised, designed, and assembled the self-published book For the Love of Light: A Tribute to the Art of Polaroid - 500 limited edition copies of which sold out in two months. Photographs from the book formed the basis for Chronicle's Polaroid Notes. She is also the co-author of Pretty Polaroid Notes, Instant Love:How to Make Magic and Memories with Polaroids, and the author/photographer of Gem and Stone.

Learn the basics of great photography-and how to take great pictures of your kids while you're at it-with this book all about cameras and photography. -MetroFamily Magazine