Easter is a great time to capture natural interactions and expressions as kids partake in all sort of Easter activities. From Easter egg hunts to helping grandma in the kitchen, this is a wonderful time to capture their experience and maybe even put a book together when you’re done.
First, you need to put yourself at the level of a child. For kids especially, kneel or even lie down to shoot at their eye level. It makes your photos more personal, intimate, and lets you capture their excitement face-to-face, rather than looking down from above.
Anticipate the Action. Egg hunts and family gatherings have predictable beats:
- Kids spotting an egg
- Racing toward it
- Dropping it in a basket
- Showing it off
Position yourself where you can see these moments about to happen — near a cluster of eggs or where light falls nicely through trees. Pre-focus if you can, and shoot in bursts to catch the perfect expression.
Use a Fast Shutter Speed. Kids move fast. To freeze the action:
- Shutter speed: 1/500 sec or faster
- Aperture: f/2.8–f/4 for nice background blur
- ISO: Bump it up if needed, especially in shade or early morning light
Focus on Candid Connections. At family gatherings, avoid calling attention to yourself. Use a longer lens (like 85mm or 135mm) to give people space, or quietly move around with a 35mm or 50mm for closer, immersive shots.
Look for:
- Laughs between relatives
- A grandparent and child sharing a moment
- Unscripted reactions to surprises or conversations
Shoot through foreground elements like branches, decorations, or doorways to frame scenes naturally. Play with Light and Color. Springtime has beautiful, soft natural light:
- Backlight the kids in late afternoon for a glow around their hair
- Capture reflections in puddles or shiny eggs
- Use pastel backgrounds (baskets, flowers) for soft, Easter-themed color palettes
Embrace Imperfection. The best photos aren’t always perfectly composed — it’s about feeling. Motion blur, slightly off-center framing, or unexpected photobombs can tell a better story than posed pictures. Capture the chaos and joy as it is.
Tell a Visual Story. Think in sequences:
- The anticipation (kids lining up or peeking behind bushes)
- The action (grabbing eggs)
- The aftermath (comparing baskets, sitting in the grass)
This makes for a lovely photo essay or album later. Make this a great and memorable Easter with beautiful images to enjoy years from now too.
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