Thinking

[miasmommy]

I am just learning right now and a lot of the pics I like are just luck. I'd like to learn more, so anything you can tell me is appreciated. The larger size is here: http://www.flickr.com/photo_zoom.gne...1578929&size=l

[Merlyn]

Framing the subject is all I see that needs consideration in your photo. Take your time and try to make sure what you see in the view finder is how the photo will turn out. Patience has a big role in photography.

In some cameras, what you see in the view finder is not what the final result is. Learn your camera. Learn all of it's functions and how they work and how they may help you.

Ask questions. It helps.

I like baby pictures. Always so cute.

[miasmommy]

Thanks for answering! I appreciate it. I don't quite understand what you are saying though. Could you clarify a little? I guess my question is what would you rather see? Like not chopping off the top of her head or her fingers? Also, do you have any tricks you could share for having time to set it up when your subject is an active toddler? It's all I can do to avoid a streaky blur across the picture! LOL! Thanks in advance!

[Merlyn]

If the face is what the main point of the photo is, do try and have it all in the photo. Try not to clip off any of the body parts that may have an interest in the final photo.
For getting the active toddler at the right time, be ready the instant the toddler stops. They do have quiet times when they are starting to slow down after a busy day.
With a digital camera, you have the advantage of being able to take lots of pictures and being able to discard the ones you do not want. All photos will not be perfect. Patience, especially with children, will give some good results.

If you have not already visited this site, do so. Lots of info.
http://digital-photography-school.com/blog/

Just take pictures, the good ones will come to you.
If you do not have a photo editing program, get one and learn how to use it. This is a science in it self but is a vital part of digital photography.

Remember, patience is the key with small children.

Have fun and just take pictures.

[NaturesPixel]

ok also... cause she is looking to one side... her head should be on the other side of the center.. so she has space to look towards... always focus on the person/ animals eyes... as far at getting in focus shots of your child.. what camera do you use??

i know on both mine i have a Child preset.. so the shutter is slightly faster... if that's to dark try setting the ISO to a larger number.. 200-400 if you can i normally have my set to 400 when shooting my toddler... with over cast days... if its sunny i just set my shutter to 1/500 or faster

i hope this helps