Capture the Fun: Tips to Photograph a Kid’s Birthday Party! 📸

What’s a birthday party without a whole lot of gorgeous pics to remember this wonderful day? Yeah, such a foreign concept! It is an absolute must to capture all the great moments of the birthday afternoon to make sure that nothing gets forgotten. However, there are a few things to keep in mind when photographing a birthday, especially when excited toddlers are involved! Let’s be real: the younger the kids, the shorter the attention span and the higher the level of hyperactivity. So, taking your best shots in those circumstances might be slightly challenging (euphemism, we know). However, it is SO worth it! You can capture some amazing and unique moments of fun, cute interactions, big laughs, and so much more! To make sure you don’t miss out on any award-winning and tear-provoking birthday photos, we have collected for you a list of the best tips to make sure you slay the birthday photography game!

Tips & Tricks to Master Birthday Party Photography 🎉

Embrace the Candid Vibe 🤗

• Avoid posed photos at all costs! When the kids are young, there is nothing worse, for you and for them, than trying to get them to stay still while all they want to do is enjoy the birthday fun! You might be able to get one posed shot of the group when the kids arrive and are not yet in full-on distracted mode, but try to stick to a candid approach the rest of the time!
• Shoot at their level: we hope you have solid knees because the best tip for professional kids’ birthday photos is to capture the world as they see it, meaning kneeling on the floor and crouching a little to photograph from their point of view! It takes some effort, but trust us, it is 100% worth it!
• Focus on emotions because there will be plenty of those on D-day! Spontaneous big laughs and excitement will make far better pictures than frozen forced smiles, we promise you! Kids cannot fake it, and that’s the beauty of childhood, so candid really is the way to go!

Master Action Shots With Your Burst Mode 🦸🏻‍♀️

Taking photos in the midst of super busy moments is not for the faint-hearted, and it seems that only professional photographers are able to capture that action with all their crazy material. However, there is a simple tip that you could implement that will completely change the game: burst mode! This will allow you to get some unique shots during some fast-paced moments such as the kids running around, dancing to music, and so much more!

Make the Most of the Lighting ☀️

• Use natural light pleaseee! This is such common advice but we’ll say it anyway because it is a necessity! Natural light is so much more flattering than that harsh white bulb that gives an unflattering hospital-like glow! So, if the weather is being friendly and the sun is shining, try to take your photos close to natural light sources as much as you can!
• Vibe with the candles because there is no more flattering light than the soft and warm glow of a candle! So, one of the most underrated birthday photographing tips is to make the most of the candle-blowing moment to catch some gorgeous pics!

To-Do List for the Win ✅

You don’t want to get lost in the crazy number of special moments to photograph during a birthday afternoon; it would be very easy for you to spend your day running around with a camera and end up missing out on all the fun. With a dash of prep and a sprinkle of organisation, you can say “no” to photo induced stress and approach this afternoon with calm and peace of mind by making a list of all the pics you want!

Become a Kid for the Afternoon 😂

If you want to take amazing photos of the kids during a birthday, you need to get on their level, and not only literally speaking! Play with them, make them laugh, engage in all their little games, and they’ll forget all about the camera! This little easy trick will allow you to get the most genuine pics!

Enjoy Yourself! 🌈

Now now, this may seem like a silly little advice but sometimes we need some silly little things to enjoy life to the fullest. If you want to take some great birthday pics, you need to enjoy the birthday! Make the most of this lovely moment where your child shares a slice of their universe with you to get to know their friends and immerse yourself in the world of childhood for an afternoon!