P#14: Show Notes for Child Photography -- An Interview with Vik Orenstein
Uncover insider secrets for getting creative, unique and exciting child photography shots as Vik Orenstein answers our top 7 child photography questions
If you want to perfect your child photography skills, your best bet is to learn tips and techniques from a master in the field. Fortunately, we have just the master to turn to. Vik Orenstein was kind enough to tackle the top 7 questions about child photography for our listeners.
Uncover which 7 questions Vik provides answers to, how she makes her child photography shots so unique and exciting, where she gets her creative inspiration from and what resources she recommends in this 7 Photography Questions interview.
Show Notes for 7 Photography Questions Interview With Vik Orenstein
Topic: Child Photography
Host: Dr. Audri G. Lanford
Guest: Vik Orenstein
Main Websites: VikOrensteinPhotography.com
Vik's Kid Capers
Locations: Minneapolis, MN and Boone, NC
This episode of the "7 Photography Questions" Podcast is sponsored by Kodak EasyShare Gallery and SecretsofMasterPhotographers.com.
7 Biggest Child Photography Questions for Vik Orenstein:
1. What is the single biggest mistake people make when taking photographs of children?
2. When photographing children, what props should I use and what should I have the children wear? Also, is outdoor photography or indoor photography better and how do you keep the children entertained and engaged?
3. What are some suggestions for taking great birthday party photographs?
4. What is the best way to capture action shots of children, like when they play soccer or dance?
5. Can you give some tips for creating truly unique, exciting and creative photographs of children?
6. Can you share a few of your "secrets" for taking exceptional photographs of children?
7. Would you suggest one or two exercises our listeners can do today to improve the photographs they take of children?
Photographer Bio:
Vik began her photography career doing composites for actors and models, as well as a bit of architectural photography on the side. It was in 1988 that she found her true passion for children's portraits. Vik's portraits are known for their whimsy and playful humor. She is the owner of two children's photo studios, Kid Capers, and Tiny Acorn Portraits, and she has written several books on the subject of photography including Creative Techniques for Photographing Children and the Photographers Market Guide to Building Your Photography Business. Vik also teaches photography classes at BetterPhoto.com.
Artist's Websites:
VikOrenstein.com
ViksKidsCapers.com
Resources Mentioned During the Podcast:
18-200mm zoom (similar to the one seen here)
50mm lens (similar to the one seen here)
DSLR
Tripod
Chainpod: click here to follow a discussion on what a chainpod is and how to use one.
4x6' Softbox
Vik Orenstein's BetterPhoto.com Classes:
Discount: email us at 7biggestphotographyquestions [at] gmail [dot] com to get a $20 off coupon code for your first class!
Photographing Children and Babies
Books By Vik Orenstein:
Creative Techniques for Photographing Children
Photographers Market Guide to Building Your Photography Business
Photographs Discussed In This Interview:
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