Regardless of what kind of camera you choose to use, photographing children can be a challenge for anyone. When using a digital camera, it can be easy to take a lot of photos knowing you’ll be able to delete the ones that were too blurry, etc. But photographing children on film requires a certain set of patience. When the ability to take a quick look at the back of your camera to change settings is gone as well as the safety net of the delete button, every shot suddenly becomes so much more purposeful. It not only requires patience as you wait for (or in this case, chase) the perfect shot, it also requires confidence in the settings you’ve chosen before you take a single shot because when it comes to film, you are quite literally paying for every shot you take.
Personally, I’m convinced there’s nothing like the beauty and thrill of capturing children on film. When the film is developed and the scans hit your inbox, it’s so exciting seeing the images you captured for the first time.
When working with busy children, I like that I can utilize the autofocus. If you’re a photographer looking to explore photographing children on film, I recommend starting with a camera you can attach your digital lenses to. These photos were taken using Kodak Portrait 400 35mm film on a Canon 1V.
If you’re looking for a custom portrait experience for you and/or your child, I’d love to help you create exactly what you’re envisioning. I promise to help you every step of the way and get you the artwork you’ve always dreamed of so your memories are preserved for the long-haul. Please reach out if you’d like me to help you document this season for you. I’d love to work with you.
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