P#28: Show Notes for Outdoor Children's Photography -- An Interview with Cheryl Machat Dorskind

Uncover the children's photography secrets for creating amazing photographs and spectacular memories

By Audri on December 2, 2008 12:00 PM | Permalink | Comments ()

Children's photography is as rewarding as it is challenging. Sure, you have the insurmountable task of wrangling energy-laden youngsters into picture-perfect poses and scenes, but the memories captured for a lifetime are worth it.

One fairly common question is: how do you get the best photographs possible without going crazy? Professional photographer Cheryl Machat Dorskind has some advice.

If you're interested in uncovering professional children's photography secrets such as which equipment you absolutely must have, which mistakes you should avoid and the techniques that can make a child's cooperation much easier to secure, this 7 Photography Questions interview is a must...

Show Notes for 7 Photography Questions Interview With Cheryl Machat Dorskind

Topic: Outdoor Children's Photography
Host: Dr. Audri G. Lanford
Guest: Cheryl Machat Dorskind
Main Website: CherylMachatDorskind.com
Locations: Westhampton, NY and Boone, NC

This episode of the "7 Photography Questions" Podcast is sponsored by the Kodak EasyShare Gallery and www.SecretsofMasterPhotographers.com.

7 Biggest Portrait Photography Questions for Cheryl Machat Dorskind

1. What is the biggest myth about children's photography?

2. Which camera settings and lenses do you suggest using to capture children's portraits, and which lenses are best to use at active sports games?

3. What is the key to capturing authentic photographs that will stand the test of time?

4. What are some of the best locations for taking children's photographs?

5. How do you get and keep a young child's attention so you can get that one "special" shot?

6. Can you share a couple of your "secrets" for taking photographs that capture the individuality and spirit of children, especially in terms of lighting and composition? And how do you get the awesome catchlights in their eyes when photographing them in the shade?

7. Can you suggest one or two exercises our listeners can do today to improve their children's photography?

Photographer Bio

Cheryl Machat Dorskind is a professional and critically acclaimed photographer for over twenty years, who communicates her passion for photography through her books, teaching, fine art, and commissions. She is a handpainter and professional fine art photographer known for her highly personal approach to photography.

Cheryl has been teaching and mentoring students at colleges for the past fifteen years and is currently an adjunct professor at Suffolk Community College and a photo instructor for the Perfect Picture School of Photography.

Cheryl is the author of two books, The Art of Handpainting Photographs, and The Art of Photographing Children. She writes a popular newspaper column called "Picture This" for The Southampton Press. Her pictures are published in many newspapers and magazines, including Country Living, Hampton Style and The New York Times. Her Corporate clients include Coca-Cola, CBS, Random House, and The New York Times. You can find her website at CherylMachatDorskind.com.