Yahoo News Back to school photo tips from the royal photographer who took Will and Harry's snaps
Tesco is working with renowned photographer David Levenson to help parents with their back to school photos. David has photographed the royals for decades, and previously shot both Prince William and Prince Harry on their first days back to school.
Now, he's giving parents his tips on capturing that perfect “doorstep” photograph for kids' first day back! And Tesco customers buying school uniform could even win a back to school photoshoot with the photographer himself.
The idea was born from the results of a a recent Tesco survey into what families do to celebrate back to school, which found that 80% of parents commemorate the moment by taking photos of their child or children, of which 34% take a photo on their doorstep of their child in uniform.
The survey also found that 55% of parents think it’s extra important to celebrate and mark the occasion this year, compared to previous years, mostly because they want to create the same sense of excitement and normality for their child.
Alessandra Bellini, Tesco Chief Customer Officer, said in the release: “This year, we understand that there will be mixed emotions around returning to school after months of uncertainty, and that the occasion may look different around the country.
"Given this truly unique back to school moment, however, we also want to help families create special memories together. This is why we have worked with David to create a series of simple photography tips, so parents and children can mark that first day back. We’re also delighted to offer three lucky families the once-in-a-lifetime chance to win a regal photoshoot to mark the special occasion.”
Royal photographer's back to school photo tips
David Levenson provides his top tips for taking a memorable back to school photo of your own...
For a good portrait, always stand the subject in the shade and avoid the bright sunshine.
Be aware of the background in your picture. Brick walls don’t photograph well. Stand the subject in front of a cleaner backdrop and move any dustbins or eye sores out of the shot.
For a more interesting ‘Back to School’ picture, get your kids to walk away from you and then turn their heads to the camera, to capture them smiling or try a shot where the kids are all jumping in the air, to give a bit of life to the photograph.
If the weather is bad, make it a feature of the photo. For example, have them laughing under an umbrella.
Have the subject reasonably close to the camera, and the point of focus. Just give a hint of anything behind them.
On a sunny day it is better for the subject to have their back to the light – it will stop them squinting too.
For good pictures of kids, always get yourself down to their level – don’t look down on them from above.
Learn to edit your photos down to just the best one or two of each shot. Only show people a few pictures, nobody wants to sit through your rejects, or umpteen versions of the same picture.
Don’t worry about whether or not your camera is good enough, some of the best photos in history were taken with simple equipment.
A camera flash only travels about ten feet, so make sure your subject is within that distance.
For the chance to win a shoot with David, Tesco customers just need to email their receipt as proof of purchase of a school uniform or F&F child jeans, purchased between 29 July and 21 August to TescoBackToSchool@Splendidcomms.com .
CLICK HERE For more information on how to enter the competition and full terms and conditions.
The Tesco school uniform range and select F&F items are available from selected Tesco stores. It comes with 100 day guarantee and prices start at just £2.50.
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