Author Description

"A slice of life" is a phrase which has been used to describe many photographs, but perhaps the aspect of the medium which it most tellingly defines is the photography of children. Each phase of childhood passes so fleetingly and a good photograph of a child can become one of the most poignant and treasured records a family can possess. This book describes and explores the ways in which a camera can be used to produce photographs which should provide a lasting and rewarding record of a child's life, as well as creating a powerful and evocative images with a universal appeal. From baby to young adult, formal portrait to vacation snap, with sunlight on a beach to studio lighting, using a simple compact camera or an SLR system, making pictures for a family album, a Christmas card or a professional portfolio, every aspect of this diverse subject is fully revealed and illustrated. There are step-by-step projects with each chapter.