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Child & Baby Photography

Taught by David Handley

I love working with kids, in fact I used to be one

Course Description

Do you want photograph your children the way the professionals do? Would you like to take artistic photos of your babies and children that are good enough to frame as prints? Our children grow up so fast, that it's worth trying to capture lasting memories that can be treasured for ever as stunning photographs. We're excited to have teamed up with Mumsnet Academy to bring you this unique course. You will learn how to take beautiful artistic photographs of your babies and children from one of the greatest child photographers in the world.

This online child photography course is taught by one of the most acclaimed photographers in the world - Sony Fashion Photographer of the Year, David Handley. The course is peppered with stunning examples of portraits and candids of children, and David talks you through how he took each shot.

During the course you'll learn how to photograph your children with the style, clarity, colour, and beauty you see in professional photographs. David has a very natural style, and these online child photography classes combine humour with solid know-how. David shows you step by step how to compose shots, handle cameras, take portraits, and even photograph children in a work capacity. David also goes on to reveal many secrets he's learnt during his career working with children to create beautiful natural looking portraits.

The course is packed with beautiful examples and presented in a down-to-earth style from one parent to another. This online photography course is the first of its kind in the world. David begins gently by explaining how to set up a camera and use the controls on basic compact cameras, right through to advanced DSLR cameras. It's a good idea if you have a digital DSLR for this online photography course, but if you are just starting out, you could equally still take some very good shots with a compact camera or phone having taken this course. During the course you will cover: composition, determining settings, exposing images correctly, the essentials of printing images, how to process for clear and bright colour, and more.

For the last 12 years David has specialised in photographing babies and children's fashion for commercial and editorial clients such as Ralph Lauren, Mini Boden, M&S, Next and Junior magazine. He was named Sony World Fashion Photographer 2010, receiving the award at the World Photography Organisation's festival in Cannes. David has also been doing some acting, with appearances in films such as Pirates of the Caribbean and Harry Potter, as well as commercials.

Course outline

  • Achieving natural photographs of babies and children

    The first lecture is all about achieving natural photographs of babies and children of all ages. There is a particular method I use all of the time for getting happy, natural looking pictures. The different techniques relating to this method are explored and illustrated, as I show you photographs I have taken using each technique. The photos are mostly the finished product which were used commercially and there are some behind the scenes shots showing you how I achieved the pictures.

  • Techniques and Attitudes

    The second lecture follows on from the first in the respect that it's about more techniques and attitudes. It contains more of my knowledge, views and philosophies on photographing children and babies. I talk about specific methods relating to particular age groups but as with all of the lectures, it includes all ages, from newborn to teens. Again I talk through my own photographs, to show you how I used the techniques I'm explaining and how I put them into use to create each picture. I share my experiences and give you tips and advice on how you can achieve similar pictures.

  • Improving your Technical Abilities

    Once you have learnt the techniques mentioned in the first two lectures, you can then start to improve your technical abilities. This lecture is more technical but I don't blind you with science and too much jargon. Keeping it as simple as possible, I want to give you a better understanding of cameras and photography so you will become a better photographer. However, it's not all about equipment and data, as I also find this a little boring myself. I want you to enjoy taking pictures. I'm merely giving you guidelines on the technical things which will give you more control and skill as a photographer.

    The lecture also includes creative things like composition, cropping, camera angle etc.

  • The Secrets of Lighting

    The fourth lecture is mostly about lighting. Lighting is actually very important and is probably overlooked a great deal. It can make the difference between a mediocre and a great picture. All the elements in a photo can remain the same but if the lighting is beautiful and flattering then so will be the picture. In this lecture I explain the different types of lighting you can use. They are all very simple and are explained again with the aid of my photographs.

    You will be amazed at the difference good lighting makes to your pictures. Especially when combined with all the other skills and knowledge you will have learnt from the previous lectures.

Choose how you want to learn

  • The Expert option

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    Develop your learning further with marked assignments and personal tuition from David Handley

    • Start course whenever you like
    • 4 weeks tutor access for personalised assignment feedback & coaching
    • 4 assignments marked by David Handley
    • Certificate of completion from David Handley
    • Online classroom with up to 20 classmates
    • 4 lessons with expert videos & notes
    • Group chat & direct message with tutor & classmates
    • Lifetime access to videos, notes & classroom
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    $299.00

  • The Peer option

    Discover the benefits of group learning in an online interactive classroom of no more than 20 people. Get the most from shared knowledge and community study

    • Start course whenever you like
    • Practise what you learn with your peers
    • Online classroom with up to 20 classmates
    • 4 lessons with expert videos & notes
    • 4 course assignments
    • Group chat & direct message classmates
    • Lifetime access to videos, notes & classroom
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    $99.00
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About David Handley

David has won the prestigious title of SONY WORLD FASHION PHOTOGRAPHER and received awards in PDN Exposure Award, One Eyeland Awards, Aesthetica Art Prize, London International Creative Compettion and International Photographer of the Year.

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As an artist and photographer, his father encouraged David throughout his childhood to engage in both subjects.

David's keen interest led him to Art School and University, where he gained a degree in 'Photography and Design'.

After graduation he spent numerous years assisting various photographers, travelling the globe on photographic assignments.

For the last 12 years he has specialised in children's fashion for commercial and editorial clients worldwide such as Mini Boden, Ralph Lauren, Mothercare, M&S and Next.

"Working with children is very unpredictable, energetic and fun, which makes it very rewarding. I love working with kids, in fact I used to be one!".

David has also lectured at Central St Martins University of Arts in London and now this online course.

He has also been indulging in some acting, with small roles in major movies such as 'Pirates of the Caribbean' and 'Harry Potter'.

David is a multi-award winning photographer who was given the prestigious title of 'Sony World Fashion Photographer'.

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