Last year at dPS we launched a resource for people wanting to improve their photography of kids – something I know a lot of dPS readers have been asking for.
Image Source: The Library of Congress
Today I was surfing on Flickr’s Commons section and my attention was caught by the many many shots of children in the section and particularly found myself marvelling at how things have changed in how we photograph kids.
I thought I’d showcase some classic kids portraiture – both for a little fun but also because I’m actually feeling a little inspired by a few of them and thought they might similarly give some fresh inspiration to others as they go about photographing their kids. Some of the shots are formal portraits, others commercial work, others what we might classify as ‘candid’ portraits.
I hope you enjoy them.
Image Source: The Library of Congress
Image Source: Power House Museum Collection
Image Source: The Library of Congress
Image Source: George Eastman House
Image Source: Nationaal Archief
Image Source: George Eastman House
Image Source: State Library of NSW Collection
Image Source: George Eastman House
Image Source: Powerhouse Museum Collection
Image Source: Nationaal Archief
Image Source: State Library of NSW Collection
Image Source: Powerhouse Museum Collection
Image Collection: National Media Museum
Image Source: Musée McCord Museum
Image Source: State Library of NSW Collection
Image Source: Library of Congress
Image Source: George Eastman House
Image Source: Oregan State University Archives
Image Source: Nationaal Archief
Image Source: Powerhouse Museum Collection
Image Source: National Library of Wales
Image Source: State Library and Archives of Florida
Image Source: The National Library of Wales
Image Source: The Library of Congress
Check out our kids photography eBook – CLICK! How to Take Beautiful Photos of Your Kids
Table of contents
Kids Photography
- GENERAL
- PREPARATION
- SETTINGS
- LIGHTING
- COMPOSITION
- ADVANCED GUIDES
- CREATIVE TECHNIQUES
- POST-PROCESSING
- INSPIRATION
- 25 Classic Kids Photos to Inspire You
- RESOURCES
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