Having all four of these kids look to the ocean creates the feeling of a shared experience.
Thinking up creative poses for kid pictures is one way to have fun to a photo shoot and keep the kids occupied during the session. A group of four children can be particularly challenging, as diverse personalities can sometime be a lot to handle. Matching their energy with your creativity, however, can make for a pleasing set of photographs.
Character Quirks
If the four kids are having nervous jitters about the photo shoot, take advantage of it and capture them reacting. Be ready to capture the moment if the kids make faces at each other, stick out their tongues or even laugh. Take several pictures continuously until you get a good frame. Not only does this provide a good image, but it also breaks the ice.
Emotional Appeal
If two or more of the kids are older than the others, capture the age relationship between them. It could be as simple as the older kids putting their arms around the younger kids or as complex as the older kids in the act of taking care of a younger kid. An example of this would be two 10-year-olds kneeling down beside two toddlers, while all have their arms around each other.
Use an Engaging Prop
Include a prop in your picture that engages all four kids equally. Bubbles are a prop that most kids enjoy. The bigger the bubbles, the better your chances are of capturing pleasing moments. Try using balloons, a beach ball or a kite as props, too. Take your camera off of the tripod for this type of shoot, so you're able to move around the scene.
Goofiness
Never underestimate the power of goofiness in a children's photo. Instruct the kids to all make a goofy face at once. Keep taking pictures after they make the faces, because they'll likely be laughing afterwards. In that moment, you'll be able to record warm smiles on all four kids.
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