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Fine Art Photography for NYC Children
captures the adorable moments and intense emotions of this special time. As your child grows, local artist Michael captures these invaluable memories as beautiful art with timeless portraiture.
Award-Winning Studio and Lifestyle Sessions
Drawing on a decade of experience in his craft, Manhattan-based professional Michael Kormos specializes in fine art studio photography and lifestyle Manhattan sessions. Michael has gained a reputation as an esteemed portrait specialist. His work celebrates the child’s flawless natural beauty.
Why Whimsical Childhood Portraits Matter
As a seasoned expert, Michael’s imagery is infused with the whimsy of childhood. Families love his attention to detail, and his approach focuses on the chubbiness, tiny fingers and toes. Most importantly, his lens captures the joy of motherhood, and the special bond between parents and child.
Tips for a Stress-Free Child Photo Session
Your photoshoot generally lasts 1-1.5 hours. Michael and Sophie view your time together as the beginning of a beautiful relationship. They look forward to capturing your maternity, newborn, baby, and family milestones to be treasured for years to come.
Preparing Your Child for the Camera
Having beautiful photos of your children has its life-long rewards, but the experience can be frustrating for parents who are ill prepared. We’ve put together these tips and tricks to make your photo session go more smoothly (and more easily). In general, being a creative professional, I will tell you that children have a short attention span and love to move around (especially when they’re having their picture taken!). Little ones come in all sizes and temperaments. Therefore, it is important to tailor your photo shooting session to the child’s personality.
Professional Gear and Studio Setup Advice
If you want to photograph your children on your own like a pro, one of the first things that you might want to do is to prepare in advance, like a good artist would. Make sure that you have all your equipment, including lights and props, in good working condition, in order to take high-quality images.
Candid Portraits in Your Own Environment
Preferably, take some time to befriend the children you are working with before starting the photo shoot. Children are curious by nature. For a photographer, it’s important to introduce them briefly to the equipment that you will be using and even having a “kid’s camera” for them to have fun taking their own pictures can help them relax and be more willing to cooperate during the actual session.
Capturing Natural Child Moments at Home
If you are going to be taking pictures in their own environment such as their home the way a professional would, you have much more to work with. Watch them play for a while but always with your camera ready to capture a memorable moment. A lifestyle expert treasures the ability to photograph children in their home, because the subjects naturally feel at-ease.
Essential Lighting and Composition Techniques
Try to avoid backgrounds that would blend with the children’s clothing or vertical objects behind their heads that will make them look like aliens from outer space in the pictures. One of the best things a specialist can do is to meet them with a smile and keep smiling throughout the session. Children are very perceptive and catch on very quickly to your disposition and emotions. They respond accordingly. Find something they like such as a toy, a creative based in the city would say, and connect with them. It will make your finished portraits amazing!
Using Natural Light for Better Children’s Photos
Pay attention to the lighting. Indeed, as any expert will tell you, lighting is the most important factor in all photography, not just portraits. In my opinion, natural light is the best choice of any artist. Take advantage of outdoor lighting and avoid using a flash.
Advanced Flash and Bounce Light Tips
Direct flash is the primary cause of red eyes, big shadows behind the child or another subject, and makes your photos mediocre. A professional never uses on-camera flash. Only use flash as an alternate when you are shooting in direct light and want to prevent shadows from appearing on the child’s face; that’s what a skilled shooter does. To disperse the light and create a more refined outcome, bounce the flashlight from another place such as the ceiling. Above all, make it fun for all!