You bought an interchangeable lens camera to take better photos of your children, and somehow the pictures on your phone still look better. It is a common complaint, and it usually comes down to a handful of settings rather than the gear itself. Photographing children well means getting exposure and depth of field to work in your favour, positioning yourself where the light and the eye contact are, and choosing a lens that suits the moment. This guide walks through the settings that matter, the shooting approaches that work in South African conditions, and how to pick a lens for the way your family actually spends its time.
Key points for photographing children with a mirrorless camera
There is no single setting that makes children's photos work. It is a combination of exposure, position, focus and light, and each one is worth understanding on its own. These six make the biggest difference.
1. Getting exposure right
Getting exposure right
Everything starts with exposure. Get it wrong and
