How can I take great photos of my kids without posing them?

[CaroleHayes]

I LOVE those! : )

[airfang]

Originally Posted by HotHolly

Shallow DOF is great with kids...and I like it anyway. Also, you have to learn to see a shot quickly, line up your composition, and take the shot. Posing doesnt have to look fake either. You can set up semi posted stuff where they are sitting in your light source, but playing the way they want to. A popular session we do is a play session. Works great for toddlers. They just play and we photograph them.

This is one of my favs from a play session. Natural light, 50mm 2.0. Looking for light sources that arent flat works great. Stick a kid to play by a window and you'll have some very pretty shots.

Very candid shot and excellent lighting! I love this one.

[trahanw]

Taking Pics of Kids in there environment is priceless. Get in close and capture the moment. Then use Cropping and your own style. Here's my take. Hope you enjoy.