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\u2665 Planning. <\/span>Setting aside some time specifically to take some photos can be a great idea in today\u2019s busy lifestyle. Pick the right time of day for both your kids and pets. If your kids aren\u2019t at their best at the start of the day and the dog is crazy until it\u2019s burnt off energy on a walk, then that\u2019s not the time to be taking their photos! Look at the times and occasions when everyone is at their best and photograph then. Alternatively, you can create a time when everyone is likely to be at their best and this leads us to\u2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2665 Make it an Event. <\/span> It can pay to plan an outing, event or something fun for everyone involved, then relax and capture whatever happens. A trip to the beach for the entire family is sure to put everyone in a great mood and give you the opportunity for great photos. And even if amazing photos don\u2019t result (which is pretty unlikely) by heading out together you are still going to be enjoying some wonderful quality time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2665 Use of \u2018Props\u2019. <\/span>Kids and pets alike can be very active, so rather than chasing them around try using simple props which impede or slow their movement. Set up for your photography on couches, chairs, beds, playing in boxes or the like. That way your subjects are contained within that space and you have created a precious couple of seconds with which to press the shutter before they are on the go again!<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2665 The Action. <\/span>Capturing the action or movement of kids and pets playing can result in great photos. It can also be pretty difficult with so many different moving parts. If you are after the action shot of kids and pets, set up the shot where you will have a fair idea of the direction of their movement. For example, coming down on a slide together or having them running back towards you. Being able to predict their movement will help you know where to focus and when to push the button.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2665 Employ your Child. <\/span>Kids are growing up with cameras recording them all the time. Often they become a different version of themselves in front of the camera (we all know that fake \u2018cheese smile\u2019). Or they can become annoyed at the intrusion into what it was they were doing. Instead of making the photos about the child, ask them to help you get great photos of the pet. Of course you will be cleverly be catching the interaction as they \u2018help\u2019 you but the child will be focussed on interacting with the pet instead of the camera!<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2665 Relax. <\/span>Both kids and pets are attuned to your non verbal cues and body language. If you\u2019re not enjoying the experience of capturing their photos together, chances are your subjects are having no fun either. Aim to capture the photos when you are in the right frame of mind to do so. And if during it just isn\u2019t happening and you can feel yourself getting frustrated \u2013 pause, put the camera down and take a little time out to just play.<\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"girl-and-rabbit-gorgeous-family-photography-in-melbourne\"](\"https:\/\/puppytales.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/children-and-pet-photography-in-melbourne-photo-2.jpg\" "\\"children-and-pet-photography-in-melbourne-photo-2\\"\/")
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