It’s bound to happen when you have a number of kids to photograph—someone’s going to have her eyes closed and you’ll be left with a picture that’s almost perfect. This is a common dilemma that challenges amateur and professional photographers alike, but we’ve got a couple of tips to help you overcome this obstacle.
Early or Later: Sometimes the bright afternoon sun is a guarantee that your subjects are going to end up squinting and squirming. If at all possible, choose an earlier part of the morning before the sun is strong or late afternoon just before sunset. The natural light may be softer and kinder for both your photography and your subjects.
Count to Three: Have your subjects keep their eyes closed and tell them to open them wide when you reach the number ‘three.’ Eyes will open wide and you’ll have the timing set to shoot at that moment. This trick has saved many from the squinty eye syndrome!
Look Elsewhere: There’s no and hard and fast rule that states your subjects have to look squarely at the camera. Let those you’re photographing relax a bit and interact with one another. The most touching image may be one that shows a natural connection rather than a standard head-on pose with forced smiles. Some pros often have the subjects tell one another jokes or a funny story and then they start shooting when the laughter begins.
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