Introduction to Children's Photography with Natural Light
Working with children
A course by Victoria Ruiz , Photographer
Joined December 2019
About the video: Working with children
Overview
“In my portraits I try to capture in an image the essence of childhood, which has much more to offer than we imagine. In them we can recognize and obtain traits such as innocence, tenderness, spontaneity, mischief, pure love among many other qualities. Here, I will focus on the aspects you need to take into account when working with a little one. I will not only focus on the empathy and care you need to have, but also on the legal part if you decide to dedicate yourself to photography as a job.”
In this video lesson Victoria Ruiz addresses the topic: Working with children, which is part of the Domestika online course: Introduction to Children's Photography with Natural Light. Discover the exciting world of outdoor infant photography. Learn about techniques, equipment, lighting, and composition..
Partial transcription of the video
“In this lesson I want to focus on what we need to keep in mind when working with a small child. In my portraits I seek to freeze the essence of childhood, which has much more to offer us than we imagine. In them we can recognize tenderness, spontaneity, mischief, pure love, among many other qualities. Children see the world with new eyes and that is the wonder that I try to capture in the viewer of my photographs. First of all, we need to know something fundamental. They have their own language. What we have to do as photographers is try to understand them and communicate using that same la...”
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Course summary for: Introduction to Children's Photography with Natural Light
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Category
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Software
Adobe Photoshop -
Areas
Lifestyle Photography, Portrait Photography, Studio Photography
Victoria Ruiz
A course by Victoria Ruiz
Victoria Ruiz is an Argentine photographer with 12 years of experience in outdoor children’s photography. Her professional journey has taken her to various countries, where she shares the knowledge she has gained throughout her career. As a Psychology graduate, Victoria has integrated concepts from this discipline into her photography, enabling her to capture the spontaneity and authenticity of childhood. She specializes in newborn, family, and children’s photography, standing out for her skill in using natural light to create impactful images.
Her passion for photography has allowed her to collaborate with prestigious brands and magazines at both national and international levels. Victoria has conducted workshops and conferences in Latin America and Europe, establishing herself as a reference in her field. She represents brands such as Wacom and Sigma Mexico and is the Director of the mentoring group Mamás Fotógrafas. Her work has been recognized in various photography contests, earning her the 1st place in the Newborn Category of the 35º Awards. Her professional approach always aims to highlight the magic, tenderness, and adventure of authentic childhood, capturing each child's unique personality and the sweetest interactions within families.
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