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How to Take Awesome Indoor Photos of Your Kids

Indoor pictures are the ones I find most difficult to take. And I have to say, I think my kids look pretty adorable inside, and I want to capture those moments!

I take lots and lots of pictures of my kids. Even with all that practice, I my pictures were often dark, frequently blurry, and the colors just didn’t come out the way I wanted. It might be bad to admit this — but many of the pictures on this site were the 1 or 2 decent shots I got from a group of 40 or more pictures!

How to take GREAT pictures of your kids! 3 photography tips to stop indoor pictures from being dark and blurry!

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Then I met Beryl, the founder of Momtographie. She changed the way I photograph. And she is sharing 3 tips here today to help you take great shots of your kids indoors!

Top 3 Tips for Indoor Photos of Kids

1) Find The Light

Light is the number one element that makes your camera work. Without decent light your camera can’t shoot quickly and that’s how blurry images happen. Take a walk around your home and figure out which rooms let in the most natural light. Try your next photo shoot there. I’ve been know to carry our favorite toys from our basement playroom to our guest bedroom simply because the light is better in the bedroom and it’s much easier to get a good shot.
Tips for taking great photographs of your kids -- even indoors!

2) Direct The Action

I get asked a lot how to avoid blurry images indoors when the kids are playing. I like to direct my shoots a tad to encourage my kiddo to freeze between bursts of playing. The more conversation we have and the more games I play while I have the camera in hand, the more likely I am to anticipate when she might pause just long enough for me to snap her sitting or standing still.
3 tips to improve your indoor photos of your kids!

3) Know Your Limitations And Purpose

Shooting indoors can be tricky especially after the sun sets. But it’s near impossible (without a flashy studio set up) to get natural light images once it’s dark outside. And the likelihood of blurry images without a flash increases as well. It’s important to set your intention for your photos before you begin shooting. Not every image has to be a frame-worthy professional looking shot. It’s ok to pop that flash once in awhile to make a memory in a dimly lit room. Years from now you won’t notice that harsh lighting. You’ll simply appreciate having that moment preserved.
DSC_0412editBeryl has loads more to share- and a FREE week long class, which is a sneak peek of her Momtographie course. The free class is the One Ingredient Fix. It started on August 17, and all of the resources for the class are STILL AVAILABLE for self study. Just click here to register. You will get a PDF lesson, video lesson, and daily emails, and a recorded webinar with a Q&A.

There is also an early bird rate available for people who register for her Momtographie class now: 

Earlybird Price: $199 (August 20-30th)
Retail Price: $249 (August 31st-13th)

Beryl’s goal with this class is to help moms love their cameras. Beryl has changed the way I photograph. I’ve actually had other lessons, but somehow shooting on manual just confused me before. Where I used to think I would just take a whole bunch of pictures and hope to get something decent, now I have more confidence making adjustments, and composing my shots.

I’m signed up for the class, and so excited to see what more I can learn! Join me and sign up for the free sneak peek here!

Free photography class - learn how to take better pictures of your kids!