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To keep little ones busy while the UK is in lockdown, we asked David Parry at Canon UK & Ireland to share his top at-home photography tips for kids
With the majority of us now spending our days indoors, there’s no better time for families to get creative ? be it with crafts, painting, model-making, or even photography! Here, David Parry from Canon UK & Ireland gives a few top at-home photography tips for kids to try at home.
Bring their toys to life
Task your little ones with gathering all their favourite toys from around the house. Line them up and shoot from the floor or as low as possible to make them look life size ? dinosaurs and toy animals are great for this. If you have the space, include a person in the background to have fun with perspective! Discover a hidden world
Macro photography is the art of getting up close and capturing the hidden world. Most cameras have a macro mode, which is usually indicated by a flower icon. You’ll be amazed by how close you can get to a subject to make it look larger than life. Encourage your children to try this with house plants ? you never know, you might see a beetle or spider hiding among the leaves or on the petals.
Add some fun effects
Many cameras have different creative effects and filters that you can add to photos. Get your children to dress up like a cowboy or cowgirl using props from around the house, and use a black and white or sepia effect to create an authentic vintage lo...