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<\/figure><\/li><\/ul><\/figure>\n\n\n\nStrive to shoot more dynamic compositions, like triangles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Layers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure><\/li><\/ul><\/figure>\n\n\n\nThe fun thing about shooting kids is that they\u00e2\u20ac\u2122re on a different level and plane as you. Use this to your advantage \u00e2\u20ac\u201d shoot layers (while they\u00e2\u20ac\u2122re in their carriers or bassinets, or on the floor). Play with perspectives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Unusual angles<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Shoot photos of them from super high up or super low angles:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nMacro mode<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure><\/li><\/ul><\/figure>\n\n\n\nIn praise of using a camera with a great macro mode (close focus to fill the frame with your kid\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s eyes, face, hands, or feet) like RICOH GR III.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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