Quick ? about Preschool Photos

[Tigershark]

I shoot at several schools and typically go for the traditional shots close up head and shoulders etc, I am shooting ages 6 mos to 4yrs in a week and wanted to get some options on the types of shots parents would want if you are a parent, I will have 2 rocking chairs, one very small one for the little ones, the traditional stool and a couple other props for different age groups, would you want to see a full length shot of a child or a close up ? Thanks for any advice :D

[johnlo]

in my past experience, parents gonna want whatever images of their child. close up or full body shots. depending how many images you are letting them pick from.. i used to do, half body shot and a full body shot.

[Tigershark]

thanks for you input I appreciate it!

[Tim Park]

I think for younger kids (preschool and younger), a slightly different look from the traditional head and shoulders works well. You can use your chairs and do half-body shots. The chair also serves as a nice prop to utilize their hands, at least for the older kids like 3-4 year olds. btw, 6 months to 4 year olds is quite a range!

Here are a couple examples from a recent preschool session I did...

http://timhpark.com/images/Tiny-Tots-FM-6.jpg

http://timhpark.com/images/Tiny-Tots-FM-2b.jpg

[Tigershark]

Thanks Tim, That is what I had in mind after shooting some shots yesterday, the babies will be a challenge I imagine but everything else should go smooth I hope , were those shot with the 85 ?

[Tim Park]

Thanks Tim, That is what I had in mind after shooting some shots yesterday, the babies will be a challenge I imagine but everything else should go smooth I hope , were those shot with the 85 ?

Yes, the 85mm.