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The Art of photographing children

by Carla DLM 

 


by Tina Signesdottir


 
The world of photography has almost no boundaries. We can let our imagination fly and create wonderful pieces capturing widely different subjects, ranging from a majestic landscape to an emotional portrait.

Photographing children can be particularly rewarding. Their innocence, spontaneity and unique expressions can produce magical results. These little angels can fill you with joy with their innocent faces.

However, working with them may be quite challenging at times. Children can certainly make you sweat and bring out every emotion you can feel, but it is definitely worth it.

 


by Monique




by Gemmy

 


by Monika Vanhercke

 


by Alexander Vinogradov

 


by Carola Kayen-Mouthaan

 


by Tina Signesdottir

 


by Marta Everest

 


by Svetlana Melik-Nubarova

 


by Lisa Holloway

 


by Victoria Ivanova

 


by Durante

 

Ewa Cwikla, from the Netherlands, specializes in dreamlike children portraits. She is one of our lovable members in 1X.  While describing her work, she says: “it's always magic” and “children are my easiest models”. She lets children feel free and be themselves, while patiently waiting to capture the perfect moment. She specially enjoys when they remember her as the nice lady from the studio.

She normally organizes her shootings carefully, but the plans can change. “It will always depend on the children”, she says. She exploits her creativity and the results often excel her expectations. Below I present some of her beautiful and stunning work.

 


by Ewa Cwikla

 


by Ewa Cwikla

 


by Ewa Cwikla

 


by Ewa Cwikla

 


by Ewa Cwikla

 

Kharinova Uliana, from Russia, specializes in children and teen portraits. Her black and white portraits are a delight. They convey emotions and feelings, establishing a unique connection with the viewer.

She mentioned to me “when I take children photographs, I want my work to tell all about them”. She believes that “children are a different world, and they have a different perception of reality, values, and desires. Children believe in miracles, fairies and princesses. They are always honest and sincere”. And yes, she is right. Children have a wonderful fantasy world inside that, unfortunately, many of us lose as we grow up.

She also says: “with children, I can easily find a common language”. For her, good lighting is crucial when working with kids. She needs an environment that lets her play with the camera. She waits, talks, laughs and has fun. She sees this process as an imitation game. When both her and the kids are ready, she simply asks them to look at the camera and  “that’s where her art is born”. Here are some examples of her beautiful work, please take a look and enjoy.

 


by Kharinova Uliana

 


by Kharinova Uliana

 


by Kharinova Uliana

 


by Kharinova Uliana

 


by Kharinova Uliana

 

Gemmy Woud-Binnendijk  is a fine art photographer from the Netherlands. Her works radiate her passion for painting and drawing. Contemplating her photographs, her phrase “a nowadays portrait in the light of the past is born” comes immediately to mind.

Her love for children and animals, and her exceptional creativity helps make every one of her photographs a piece of art. She says: “I try to capture the inner side of a child, the silence, and serenity within”. She doesn't consider that working with children is hard. She tries to generate a relaxed atmosphere free of pressure. Her sessions can last anywhere from thirty minutes to two hours, depending on the connection she creates with the children. She plans her shooting “mostly when she is working with a team”, but then almost everything happens spontaneously. Regarding this process, she says: “I find it absolutely magical!”. Please take a look of some of her incredible works.

 


by Gemmy Woud-Binnendijk

 


by Gemmy Woud-Binnendijk

 


by Gemmy Woud-Binnendijk

 


by Gemmy Woud-Binnendijk

 


by Gemmy Woud-Binnendijk

 

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amazing work!!!
Splendid work - lovely portraits :):)
Thank you very much for the publication !!! It's nice to be in such a wonderful company of colleagues!
Thanks to you :))
Amazing work!
I agree with you! So beautiful works ! :)
这么美好的事物 让我很感动 我很高兴让我懂得了艺术的无限性。非常感谢
謝謝 :)
thank you so mutch for the appreciating and feature of my work <3
Thanks to you Tina :))
super thank you so much :-)
Thanks to you! I love your picture so much! :). Have a very nice weekend Carola :)
Mawkish, except for one or two by Kharinova that look like pictures of actual 21st century children, rather than 16th century ones. I have 4 children. I can't see much here that tells me anything about real childhood
A wonderful collection of images that are simultaneously liberating and thought-provoking-- portraits of children often capture the awesome simplicity of being. Thanks to Carla, and to Ewa, Kharinova, and Gemmy!
This is a wonderful collection. Thanks so much for your kind words Greg. Wish you a lovely weekend :)
Thanks Massimo ! Have a lovely weekend :)
beautiful article , thank you for choosing one of my images , its an honor :D
Thanks to you, it was a pleasure :). Have a lovely weekend :)
This article would not be possible without the kind support of Ewa, Kharinova and Gemmy. Thanks to all you for being so nice with me. I admire each of your lovely work, and I always will. My best wishes for all of you :3
A wonderful article with an amazing collection of great portraits ! Congrats !
I agree, so stupendous works. Thanks so much Eddy :))
Superb colection of portraits, thank you Carla!!
A big thanks dear Jacob ! :))
Wonderful images ! Great article !
Would not be possible without all the talented artist, I am thankful to them for that. Thanks so much Raceala :)
I can not express my joy with this article and these images ... just amazing
These images has their own personality, and this is what I love about them. It was a delight to work in this article. Thank so much for your kind words Ahmed :). Have a lovely weekend.
This is such a wonderful article, Carla! Thanks a lot, dear friend. Congratulations to all the photographers in this gallery and special thanks to Ewa, Kharinova and Gemmy for their fine collaboration with Carla. Wish you all a great weekend and hope you will enjoy this article as much as I do ;-) Cheers, Yvette
Thanks for your lovely words dear Yvette. This is one of my favorite articles because it is a topic I really admire. It would not be possible without the lovely help of Ewa, Kharinova and Gemmy. I am very grateful to them. My best wishes for you this weekend :).