Comments on: How to Pose Children (21 Posing Ideas + Tips)

By: Catherine Bowlene

Catherine Bowlene — Wed, 10 Jan 2024 06:16:43 +0000

Swinging on the playground, the teddy hug and blowing bubbles are great ways to pose children, can confirm! These are effortless looks that are full of life and energy and the child is relaxed which is super important, too, as the tension always shows in photos.
Also if you want a fantasy type shoot, you can work on the outfit and use a white background, that can later be changed (there is an AI tool for that). However, you need to explain to the kid that s/he needs to act as if there is a particular setting around. Kids have great imagination, though, so it wouldn’t be a problem. https://uploads.disquscdn.com/images/a64eccf01b3740e0acce27b523d7657d5f72b906955e23f86663ac9305f5e54b.jpg

By: Lauren Dixon

Lauren Dixon — Fri, 17 May 2019 11:57:32 +0000

In reply to Shel Munro. You could have a photo of the child petting the dog.

By: Meg B

Meg B — Tue, 20 Mar 2018 14:01:00 +0000

Thanks for the great ideas! I am going to have to use some of these poses;) I like the action shot ideas!!!

By: Meg B

Meg B — Thu, 08 Feb 2018 04:12:00 +0000

These are great. I especially love the “hide and seek” shot. I am sure that shot expresses pure joy on the child’s face. Thanks for the tip!

By: Michael Fox

Michael Fox — Fri, 13 Nov 2015 16:02:00 +0000

In reply to Guest. Too true. I've read reports on how dogs are uncomfortable and can feel threatened when hugged. Even by family members it is close to.

By: Richard Hindmarsh

Richard Hindmarsh — Sat, 10 Oct 2015 20:46:00 +0000

In reply to Guest. Do you think people are stupid enough to have portraits taken with a dangerous or unfamiliar animal?

By: gary bowler

gary bowler — Sun, 07 Jun 2015 11:30:00 +0000

In reply to Davey T. I'm sure the same techniques would apply quite nicely :)

By: gary bowler

gary bowler — Sun, 07 Jun 2015 11:15:00 +0000

Awesome article, thanks so much! I have so many cheesy shots of the kids, and studying photography they are sick of my camera (and flash!) in their face. You’ve given me some great ideas 🙂

By: Shel Munro

Shel Munro — Wed, 10 Dec 2014 11:06:00 +0000

Although I agree with item #14 above (including pets in family portraits), the illustration shows a child hugging a dog which can be potentially dangerous. It is one of the leading causes of why children get bitten by dogs.

A good article on the topic: http://doggonesafe.blogspot.ca/2010/12/dogs-dont-like-hugs-and-kisses.html

By: Guest

Guest — Wed, 10 Dec 2014 11:05:00 +0000

http://doggonesafe.blogspot.ca/2010/12/dogs-dont-like-hugs-and-kisses.html