First tip is to get down to their level. Get the camera at their eye level. Also, kids are always on the move, so you might want to try shooting them while they are playing. If you're doing this, use a wide open aperture to give a nicely blurred background. If it's sunny and you are outside, try using a bit of fill flash to avoid harsh shadows. Remember that kids won't be happy sitting in poses for long, so you have to work to their time rather than yours, otherwise you'll end up with lovely photos of ticked off children.
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