As Janmashtami festivities approach, many parents and schools will be dressing up their young ones as Lord Krishna. Here, you can find some of the best tips for capturing children in the best way possible.

Tips For Taking High Quality Photos Of Kids On Janmashtami With Your Mobile Phone

As Krishna Janmashtami approaches, many prepare to celebrate the birth of Lord Krishna. As part of these celebrations, parents and schools often ask youngsters to dress up as Lord Krishna and of course take photos and videos.

This article explores the best tips for taking the best possible photos of children, babies and the Janmashtami festival in general.

Use portrait mode

Most smartphones today are equipped with a portrait mode that can produce professional-looking images. So this Janmashtami, when you are photographing your loved ones – remember to use portrait mode. It isolates the subject from the background and highlights them – making it ideal for capturing someone dressed as Lord Krishna.

Kids can move fast, so you have to be quick with them. (Photo by Pravin Rahangdale on Unsplash)

Children move fast, use a faster shutter speed

Whether you’re using a dedicated camera or a phone, a faster shutter speed will help you capture detailed and sharp photos of children. Children move quickly and have little patience when taking photos. For this reason, use manual settings on your camera or phone and choose a shutter speed of 1/200 or faster. If your phone doesn’t have a manual mode, you can click multiple pictures of your child using the bust shutter to never miss a moment.

Use natural light and shoot in a natural environment

Lord Krishna is associated with love for nature and its gifts to mankind, such as famous foods like ‘makkha’ and the great outdoors. When taking photos and shooting videos – try to do it in a natural environment – like a park or a well-lit area in your home.

When framing your subject, make sure they are not facing the sun to avoid overexposure and get a more pleasing shot.

Additionally, Lord Krishna is often depicted playing amidst the beauty of nature, especially trees. Therefore – if you are photographing a child – consider taking them to a nearby park or a place with plenty of trees and filtered light. This will take your photos from good to really great.

Pay attention to accessories and background

As with most forms of photography and content creation, it’s not all about technical camera settings. staging and location are important. When photographing a baby dressed as Lord Krishna, try some interesting props like a bowl filled with white butter or a flute. And don’t forget to bring peacock feathers for your Janmashtami photo shoot. So try all kinds of playful props – and yes – a little makeup will always make your photos better. But remember – when photographing a baby – use only natural ingredients for make-up.

We wish you a Happy Krishna Janmashtami!