Pre-school - need help please

[buttercup]

Hi All,

Hope you all keeping well.

I have been asked by a pre-school to do there yearly photos. This will be my first paying shoot so I need all the help I can get.

I have the 350D as well as the 85mm and the 50mm 1.8. I am wanting to do group shots and individual photos. Please share your pre-school photos that you have taken would love to see. Also what do you provide to the parents. ie; key ring photos, what size pictures, do you frame them or not.

I am so excited as well as scared. Just don't want to make any mistakes.

Sorry for all the questions.

Any input would be great.

Thanks

[buttercup]

Still pretty new here so not sure if I have posted this in the right section.

[Oxymoroness]

I've got some basic photography experience, but I'm advanced in kids.

Turn it into a game to keep them engaged. Keep some cheap dollar store "prizes" handy.

Also having them sing and tell you their favorite things both keeps them engaged and gives you some of the most natural and relaxed poses.

Just make sure you have good lighting and a fast speed to really catch them at their best.

[Clint]

here ya go, click on the one in featured, it's daycare

http://clintlong.zenfolio.com

[johnlo]

if the kid doesnt want to be photograph. dont force them. maybe they just shy or afraid. have them sit in the room w/ one of their teacher and let them watch you entertain other kids. 90% of the time, that kid will come back for their pics and their parents will be very happy you got something.

also, something i learned.. kids are taught NEVER talk to strangers. alot of time, if they act different, its because they dont know who you are. also tell them wat you are about to do, so they know.

[Oxymoroness]

I had another thought. If they're scared, (as in paralyzed scared, it happens) show them your equipment (with the help and supervision of their teacher or aide) and let them take a picture. If you're digital, it shouldn't be a big waste and may get them to relax just enough to get a good shot.

If you do try this though, be prepared, if there are a lot of other kids in the room, they'll want to take a picture too.