Moving subjects i.e. child

[Vaiski]

Just trying to explore the wonderful world of DSRLs and how to become a better spare time photographer. One thing I have been wondering lately is that what are the basic setting to start from when I'm shooting my child from close range in low light (inside). Especially, should I use continues focus or single focus while my target is always moving unexpectedly or should I just compensate the possible movement away from focus point by shallower depth of field?
Is there an existing thread/tutorials that I should check?

[NaturalWoman]

Originally Posted by Vaiski

Just trying to explore the wonderful world of DSRLs and how to become a better spare time photographer. One thing I have been wondering lately is that what are the basic setting to start from when I'm shooting my child from close range in low light (inside). Especially, should I use continues focus or single focus while my target is always moving unexpectedly or should I just compensate the possible movement away from focus point by shallower depth of field?
Is there an existing thread/tutorials that I should check?

Especially, should I use continues focus or single focus while my target is always moving

continous focus (and a flash) should be enough to freeze movement

[nels141]

I think it would also depend on the lighting, whether you are indoor or outdoor. When are you experiencing these problems the most? Do you have a picture with the exif data?

Check out the tutorials on shutter speed, aperature and iso. If you can better understand all three it will certainly help.

[BabetteKD]

The Digital Photography School has a lot of resources on this. Just go to the main page and search. I quickly got these posts I have used in the past:

White Background Colourful Kids – Ideas for High Key Studio Photography
5 Tips for Photographing Children
4 More Tips for Photographing Children