Tips For Taking Pictures In The Bluebonnets

It's that time of year again! Bluebonnets are everwhere, and us crazy Texans are out with our children to take pictures of them. There are a few things to think about before plopping your children down in the midst of one of these beautiful fields.

• Most of the fields we can see along the interstates and highways. It is very dangerous to take pictures here, and not worth risking the lives of your little ones and yourself. Instead take the back roads, as this can be less dangerous. Always be on the look out for traffic.

• Another danger of bluebonnet fields are snakes. Please be sure to use caution!

• When in the field, be careful not to trample on the flowers, or pick them. Leave some for others to take pictures in, and this will allow for bluebonnets next year. Blubebonnets are an annual, so they need to drop their seeds in order to bloom again.

• When photographing your children, you want to keep your photo session simple and fast. Don't take too many pictures as it could easily wear them out, and make your next photo session even harder.

• Keep clothing simple as well. Busy patterns on clothing distract from the bluebonnets as well as your children's faces.

• Try photographing in the early morning, as children are happier and less cranky then. This also allows for fewer shadows on their faces. Also, try different angles, like getting down low or taking the picture directly overhead. If they get fussy, take a break and try again later.

• Take a friend with you and take turn engaging each other's children, so you each can get happy smiles from your children. Peek-a-boo or another of your child's favorite hand games are good way to get them having fun. Favorite songs and a favorite toy are also good tricks to have along.

• Most importantly, have fun yourself. If you are stressed out, it will make them anxious as well, and then no one will have a good time. Keep a smile on your face and be silly!

Written By:

Parker County Mama Pamela Powell, who is photographic portrait artist in Parker County Texas. Pamela received her BFA in art-photography from Sam Houston State University and is a member of the Professional Photographers of America. You can view more of Pamela's fine portrait work by visiting http://pamelapowellphotography.com/ (Coming Soon)