A happy boy enjoys his day in the fishing village of Rawaii, Phuket Island, Thailand.
Photo © John Brown All Rights Reserved
The best thing about travel photography in Thailand, hands down, is goofing around with the kids. Kids of course are the same as everybody else so some like to be photographed and others do not.
In parts of northern Thailand inhabited by authentic hilltribes, the sight of a camera will strike fear into the hearts of some young children so don't push it, just leave them alone or put your camera away.
Unlike photojournalism, spot news or documentary work, THERE IS NO CRYING IN CHILDREN'S TRAVEL PHOTOGRAPHY! Its supposed to be fun for everyone!
Do I pay kids for photos? No. BUT, I will walk them to a store to get them a refreshment, and I'll treat their parents too. If I'm in violation of a sacred journalistic code, sue me!
There is only one rule in photographing kids and that is: get on their level, figuratively of course, but sometimes literally too. Watch out for your lens, children like to touch it and although streaks of ice-cream may add a special effect to your photos, your lens won't like you much.
The finale is reviewing the photos with the children and parents on your LCD if shooting digital so be prepared for lots of chimping and laughing with the kids because after all, after they've seen the way you take pictures, they probably think you are a kid too!
John Brown Photojournalist On LIGHTSTALKERS
My Mondo Library Photography
Photo © John Brown All Rights Reserved
The best thing about travel photography in Thailand, hands down, is goofing around with the kids. Kids of course are the same as everybody else so some like to be photographed and others do not.
In parts of northern Thailand inhabited by authentic hilltribes, the sight of a camera will strike fear into the hearts of some young children so don't push it, just leave them alone or put your camera away.
Unlike photojournalism, spot news or documentary work, THERE IS NO CRYING IN CHILDREN'S TRAVEL PHOTOGRAPHY! Its supposed to be fun for everyone!
Do I pay kids for photos? No. BUT, I will walk them to a store to get them a refreshment, and I'll treat their parents too. If I'm in violation of a sacred journalistic code, sue me!
There is only one rule in photographing kids and that is: get on their level, figuratively of course, but sometimes literally too. Watch out for your lens, children like to touch it and although streaks of ice-cream may add a special effect to your photos, your lens won't like you much.
The finale is reviewing the photos with the children and parents on your LCD if shooting digital so be prepared for lots of chimping and laughing with the kids because after all, after they've seen the way you take pictures, they probably think you are a kid too!
John Brown Photojournalist On LIGHTSTALKERS
My Mondo Library Photography
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