The Hardest Type of Photography?

[Blake.Oney]

I don't know that I would say child photography is the hardest. Sometimes it can be pretty frustrating. It is pretty rewarding, though. Parents get so excited when you get good photo's of their kids. I mean they get excited regardless, but when it's actually a good photo it's like a different level. The most annoying thing to me about it is hearing myself say the same things over and over trying to get the kids attention.

 

[chito beach]

Portraiture work for sure.

Really?? How so out of curiosity?

I always found Portraiture to be the easiest, for me personally at least. In most cases you have time to carefully compose your shots, make adjustments to your model, time to move or adjust lights, etc. I keep my portrait sessions light, laid back and fun. I usually have their favorite music blasting in the studio while shooting and try to get them to let loose and have fun...when they're having a good time, im having a good time. Seniors, engagement sessions, family portraits...these are the fun, easy money in my experience.

:mrgreen:

Lets see a decent portrait of yours. since you have only posted 3 pics total to date, and none was a decent persons portrait

 

[JerrfyLube]

Lets see a decent portrait of yours. since you have only posted 3 pics total to date, and none was a decent persons portrait

Wow...this was not a stab at you personally. I asked a simple question. :raisedbrow:

Maybe Darrel was right...

 

[chito beach]

Lets see a decent portrait of yours. since you have only posted 3 pics total to date, and none was a decent persons portrait

Wow...this was not a stab at you personally. I asked a simple question. :raisedbrow:

Maybe Darrel was right...

Well I find it very hard to do a professional portrait, and you where bragging it was easy so Id like to see one.

That was not a stab at you but if its easy show us?

I think there are only a handful of true portrait artists on this site.......Im not one of them. maybe you are

 

[ChevyBaby]

making an emotionally compelling image. Sure, alot of shots are technically perfect, but to make it emotionally compelling, to draw the viewer in and such, to present the subject in such a beautiful way, thats truly difficult.

That's a good answer.

 

[skieur]

Anything involving child photography beats them all without a doubt... if you haven't tried it you have no idea, if you have - you know what I'm talking about.

But... when it works, it's also the most rewarding.

Actually, I have done un-posed child photography in a kindergarten classroom and it is fun. You need to spend a lot of time on the floor with a camera on continuous shooting with a 28mm prime. Composing the shot and watching out for a busy background are the main challenges.

skieur