by Allison Jones | Publisher: Peachpit Press | Release Date: August 2014 | ISBN: 9780133790467

Pro photographer Allison Tyler Jones provides inspiration and practical techniques for photographers to authentically capture kids during a typical 60-minute studio session. In video, Allison approaches studio lighting specifically for kids with a mix of technical information and easy-to-follow steps for both the preparation and working with subjects who are shy, naughty, showing off, or constantly in motion. Allison's style is spontaneous and natural. And the expressions she captures are knowing and timeless. Her unique teaching style of breaking down complicated lightening scenarios, providing simple styling and direction techniques, and placing the child and their personality at the center of the shot is a winning combination. You will learn about: • Using the Five Ms of lighting–mood, main, measure, modify, and move–and how to include them in your decision-making process. • Lighting and using a white seamless background for modern looking kid portraits. • Choosing props with meaning, clothing suggestions, and styling techniques for the shoot. • Posing tricks that work with the most stubborn children. • Directing the shoot for 100% real expressions and tactics for managing kids, parents, and even pets. • Moving beyond trends to develop your unique point of view and photographic style.

1. Welcome
   • Welcome 00:03:33
   • Introduction to Kids Studio Photography 00:02:59
2. Start with the Kid
   • Parent Consult and Expectations 00:04:17
3. The 5 M's of Studio Lighting
   • Mood 00:02:45
   • Main 00:04:23
   • Modify 00:06:51
   • Measure 00:03:40
   • Move 00:05:13
4. Common Lighting Mistakes
   • Introduction 00:00:43
   • Unintended Shadows 00:02:38
   • Weird Shadows 00:00:33
   • Catch Lights 00:00:49
   • Worst Mistake 00:01:22
5. Four Ways with One Light
   • Introduction 00:01:22
   • Feather the Light 00:00:45
   • Rembrandt-ish 00:01:59
   • Evenly Light Groups 00:04:21
   • Up and Over 00:03:15
6. The White Seamless Manifesto
   • White Seamless Setup 00:01:50
   • Lighting a White Seamless 00:02:31
   • From White to Gray 00:01:50
7. Posing and Props
   • Introduction 00:00:37
   • Keeping Kids in the Light 00:03:51
   • Easy Kid Poses 00:04:47
   • Camera Shooting Angles 00:02:26
   • Bring Your Own Props (BYOP) 00:01:24
8. Directing the Shoot
   • Introduction 00:06:41
   • Top Tricks for Expression 00:05:07
9. One Shoot from Start to Finish
   • Introduction 00:02:20
   • Arrival and Shoot 00:05:17
10. Post Processing and Results
    • The Finished Product 00:03:29