Cute kids at the beach - C&C please! (pic heavy)

[memily]

We went on a vacation with our family and friends and I wanted to get some shots of the kids on the beach. The time of day was not ideal (shadows and raccoon eyes) but I tried anyway. My daughter was not at all cooperative but her friend's ADORABLE little brother was too cute not to chase around. Sorry to include so many but I was hoping for opinions on the best shots of the bunch.

THANKS!

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IMG_5461 by megan.dias, on Flickr

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IMG_5479 by megan.dias, on Flickr

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IMG_5484 by megan.dias, on Flickr

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IMG_5464bw by megan.dias, on Flickr

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aIMG_5463 by megan.dias, on Flickr


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IMG_5475 by megan.dias, on Flickr

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IMG_5480bw2 by megan.dias, on Flickr

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IMG_5427 by megan.dias, on Flickr





9. I tried to get her to turn to avoid shadows but she wasn't having it...

IMG_5456 by megan.dias, on Flickr


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IMG_5445 by megan.dias, on Flickr

 

[memily]

Did I scare everyone away because it's "pic heavy" ?

 

[JacaRanda]

#7 is really cute. #5 is nice because you got down to his level. #10 again you got to her level, but she was squinting a bit much from looking towards the sun.

Perhaps you could have spun her a little to her right and used your flash.

 

[memily]

#7 is really cute. #5 is nice because you got down to his level. #10 again you got to her level, but she was squinting a bit much from looking towards the sun.

Perhaps you could have spun her a little to her right and used your flash.

Thanks for the feedback. In #9 and #10 I tried to get her to turn but she was so upset about the fact that I had my camera. I just snapped it anyway. #9 is a direct reflection of her mood and rebellion haha. I do want to experiment with my flash next time. I haven't used it outside at all yet.

 

[NikonO4K]

Shooting from above, ie not getting down to their level, usually makes for awkward looking photos.

 

[memily]

Shooting from above, ie not getting down to their level, usually makes for awkward looking photos.

Thanks. Good reminder to stay low at all costs. I tried to as much as possible but they just move, move, move so I kept having to jump back up and chase but then I'd see something and want to get the shot.

 

[Nevermore1]

How old is she? #9 looks just like how my 3yo acts when she sees the camera and isn't in a perfect mood. I can take her picture but I'd better not ask her to turn to fsce another direction or move to another spot.

 

[memily]

How old is she? #9 looks just like how my 3yo acts when she sees the camera and isn't in a perfect mood. I can take her picture but I'd better not ask her to turn to fsce another direction or move to another spot.

Hit the nail on the head. She's 3 1/2 and this is how she usually acts when I pull out my camera. She also hates me giving any direction.

 

[Braineack]

soooo close with #10.

 

[memily]

soooo close with #10.

I know

 

[paigew]

I would say you need to get down lower when shooting as mentioned above. Also yes pay attention to the way the light falls on your subjects. #10 is really harsh light and unflattering shadows.

 

[JacaRanda]

#7 is really cute. #5 is nice because you got down to his level. #10 again you got to her level, but she was squinting a bit much from looking towards the sun.

Perhaps you could have spun her a little to her right and used your flash.

I do want to experiment with my flash next time. I haven't used it outside at all yet.

Check this out. 3 Tips for Shooting Portraits in Bright Sunshine - Digital Photography School

 

[memily]

I would say you need to get down lower when shooting as mentioned above. Also yes pay attention to the way the light falls on your subjects. #10 is really harsh light and unflattering shadows.

Thanks. I will definitely attempt to stay lower. They were all moving targets and I kept chasing. By the time I would reach one they were already headed in another direction so it was hard to find the extra few seconds to kneel down haha. I know, #10 is horrible but it was the ONLY smile my daughter gave me out on that beach. I asked her to turn and she would not. I took the photo just to have it.

 

[memily]

#7 is really cute. #5 is nice because you got down to his level. #10 again you got to her level, but she was squinting a bit much from looking towards the sun.

Perhaps you could have spun her a little to her right and used your flash.

I do want to experiment with my flash next time. I haven't used it outside at all yet.

Check this out. 3 Tips for Shooting Portraits in Bright Sunshine - Digital Photography School

Thanks, I will check this out!