First attempt at "shooting kids"

[MMarklund]

God, the title of this thread sounds horrible. Shooting kids, huh.

Setup:
Canon EOS 7D
Canon Speedlite 580EX with omnibouncer
Well... that's it.

This was probably my most difficult experience ever. In a good way. They are 4 and 7 years old, never met them before. They weren't shy at all though, which helped me a little. However, they could't be still for a second. Luckily I own a 7D. Anyway, here are some shots from the session:

http://img143.imageshack.us/img143/492/img0134bdb.jpg

http://img14.imageshack.us/img14/6602/img0194bdb.jpg

http://img529.imageshack.us/img529/1482/img0200bdb.jpg

http://img529.imageshack.us/img529/8025/img0223bdb2.jpg



http://img143.imageshack.us/img143/3437/img0073bdb.jpg
(They're jumping.)

[Sam]

Welcome to POTN!

I like the jumping shot, but I think the third one is my favorite. Do you happen to have that shot with him all the way in the frame?

[MMarklund]

Thank you, solinger!
About the third shot, I was just lucky to snap that one. He was at that position for approximately five seconds or less, so I had to take it as quickly as possible. That's why he's cut in half. I'd also like to have it the way you're talking about. Too bad!

[mastodona7x]

Thats a really good set and agree the 3rd is the best of them, very arty looking! :)

[snyderman]

Yep, pretty good results. I just 'shot' two kids last weekend and experienced the same thing. Boys, 5 and 8 with slinkys in exremeties! man, they never stop, do they?!

Good diversity of your shots as well.

dave

[MMarklund]

Thanks everyone for your comments, it's really appreciated! The mother was really happy with the result, so I guess it was kind of successful!