BENEFITS OF PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOPS FOR PARENTS
We can all agree that one of the joys of being a parent is having the opportunity to capture our children's milestones and special moments. I still vividly remember how I badly wanted to document my son's daily activities — from the way he stares at me, his hilarious but adorable facial reactions, his firsts, and even the tricks he did that ultimately makes me a #proudmama. Ah, it feels nostalgic to reminisce those days!
Our little one's are like flower buds slowly blooming right in front of our eyes. But like flower buds, babyhood can be all too fleeting. And as the memory keeper of the family, we don't want to look back to this moment someday with regrets in our hearts for not being able to capture the changes our little ones have gone through.
With that being said, it's important that you're armed with the basic photography techniques so when the time comes, you're ready to capture each and every moment with your little ball of sunshine. After all, the photos you will take will serve as the storyteller of your baby's childhood a few years from now. But let’s face it, not all of us are gifted and experts when it comes to camera settings, features, or just photography in general. It can be frustrating when we couldn't take the photos we envision or if we keep getting the light and angle wrong!
As a professional lifestyle photographer myself, it took me several years to fully master the functionalities of a camera, as well as the different techniques and styles in capturing photos that look and feel real rather than staged. And trust me, the learning never stops. I continue to look for ways to learn and hone in on my craft.
But the good thing is, you don't need to spend years in order to capture good photos. With a camera set to the correct settings and placed in the right angle, you can arrange your own mini family photo session in no time. And if you're wondering how you can learn this, you can never go wrong with attending photography workshops.
Photography workshops are a great way to pick on the brains of the professionals who know the ins and outs of taking good photos.
This is also an opportunity to learn from their past photography mistakes so you can avoid them, and the different tips and tricks to improve a photo's appearance.
Here are 5 ways you can benefit in attending photography workshops:
You can take photos anytime, anywhere you want
If you've tried hiring professional photographers before then you're probably already aware how good the photos they took look versus the ones you've taken on an ordinary day if you're not a pro. And as much as you want every photo of your child to look like those all the time, you can't have the photographer follow you around 24/7 to document everything. By attending workshops and learning the basics of photography, you can now take your own child's fun portraits anytime and anywhere you want without having to worry about the photos' quality. In addition, children are most comfortable around people they already knew so there's no one else who can bring out the best in them during photoshoot sessions except you as their mother.
Immortalise special moments
This is especially important when you're going on a trip and having a family photo mini session. Being able to capture your child's reaction when her feet touch the sand or how cute she looks in a bathing suit is one of the best feelings in the world. Not to mention the fulfillment you'll feel when you captured those beautiful photos on your own.
Save on hiring a pro
If you're tight on budget to hire a pro but still want to have your child’s first birthday photoshoot, then just grab the camera, fix the settings, pop it in the right angle, and you're good to go.
Expand your skills
Being able to capture beautiful looking photos will not only benefit you but also the people around you such as your friend who is expecting a baby as you can offer to have her maternity pictures, and newborn photoshoot taken either for free or paid.
Possible career
If you love taking photos, then photography workshops can be a great stepping stone in pursuing this career. It can set you on the right foot and can kickstart your photography journey.
Hope this is helpful! And if you have any questions, don't hesitate to reach out. I'll do my best to answer them.
