Are You Taking Pictures of Your Own Life? - How to Photograph Kids at the Beach

[@kh1188ish]

“Just a sec… I need to change my lens. Daaaaaaaadddd, come on, enough already!!!” That’s the reality of every dad into photography.

[@VanessaJoy]

Lol and mom too

[@billx4266]

Nice video! Let someone take pics from you too, you look very good in that bathing suit :)

[@VanessaJoy]

Aw thx ☺️

[@HeroShotz]

Who else screamed when the wave hit her and the camera could have gotten wet ? I did 😆 🤣

[@VanessaJoy]

Lol I did!!

[@Nor1476]

I thought this camera is ‘splash proof’?

[@philipp-niclaspfenning9223]

​@@Nor1476 but saltwater..... 😳

[@texas8322]

What about the lens and droplets of sandy salt water? That's where I freaked out.

[@psimmy73]

Vanessa is so gorgeous

[@VanessaJoy]

Aw thx ☺️

[@psimmy73]

@@VanessaJoy takes courage to rock a sexy swimsuit in videos like this but you're killing the "hot mom" game:) Great tutorial also

[@Skipsul]

I would recommend, if you do this a lot, is to check out Outex’s basic waterproof kit. I have found it really holds up and keeps water out of your camera and lens.

[@SlayerzXtreme]

I just wanna say that the thumbnail really did an amazing job, yeap... it dragged me in like magnet! 👀❤️😅😅😅

[@Troy_Sent_A_Message]

The key to all this is how amazing Vanessa is at coaching a pose out of anyone and communicating in a style the subject understands. I'm always amazed at her instructions to the models.

[@VanessaJoy]

Aw thx ☺️

[@marksnellingphotography]

The unknown mirrorless future rolls toward us. I face it, for the first time, with a sense of hope. Because if a machine, a Canonator, can take pictures of human life, maybe we can too. 🤣

[@VanessaJoy]

HAHAHAHAHA

[@2020Viision]

You did a great job here! Beautiful body…. I mean images :p but in all seriousness, the images you shared looked really nice. I liked the bridge ones and having them off centre looked really nice.

[@604vancityray]

So jelly. What a great looking vacay spot, and cooperative kids! My kid won't do it lol.

[@VanessaJoy]

Haha we edited out the whining

[@erichramone7812]

You do look like Sarah Connor, although you are 🤩 prettier….. lol

[@VanessaJoy]

Aw ☺️

[@erichramone7812]

@@VanessaJoy haha she did look a little rough In T2, that’s all I’m saying…(respectfully of course). At least I hope 🤞 so

[@IdahoOutdoorDad]

I’m glad I’m not the only one who’s kids are annoyed when they have to take pics lol. Use the same camera setup (for now… r6 sooooooonn).

[@cadmus777]

This was just a reminder of how much I miss my kids being this age! Nice work though.

[@paulsophocleous2544]

I would be terrified of getting my camera that close to the water, especially salt water!

[@buchsg]

Even if I live near by the sea, less than a mile, I feel awkward when I have a camera in hand at the beach… Peoples watch me weirdly like if I was a perv 😅 even if I’m with the wife and the kids… Maybe in the US it’s more natural than it’s, here in France

[@TerryManning]

Three for three. Great coaching in getting good poses, great photography in working the camera and lens selections and great mothering in picking your battles for those times when kids are just not feeling it. 👏🏾

[@mjd073]

Great tips especially the one about having two people so one can watch to make sure the other child isn't drowning....hahahaha. And great shots as always.

[@JamesBond-ke5tp]

Great video. Glad I’m not the only one who has a work camera and a family time camera. I love the combo of the RP and RF 24-240mm as a family time vacation camera. Lite enough to carry around all day, enjoyable to use, and if something happens to it I wouldn’t be devastated like if it was my R5 and 70-200mm

[@WilliamBurdine]

Super Cute kids and you didn't do to bad.... it was my niece and nephew that had me get higher quality cameras so I could shoot over 1/4000 to get them in the bright Sunny San Diego beach or Zoo or Sea World days.

[@VanessaJoy]

Haha yeah definitely need that shutter speed boost sometimes!

[@pirate9882]

When the photographer is in a much better shape than the personal trainer👍

[@VanessaJoy]

Lol no way. She’s all muscle. Not to mention she trains me ☺️

[@kristijanignjatovski4415]

@@VanessaJoy it's not all about the muscle,dear.

[@TMM6900]

Directing is more important than what gear to use

[@paulsophocleous2544]

lol @ Sarah Connor. "Come with me if you want to take great photographs!" I mean, I know that wasn't Sarah herself, but the quote works in context.

[@VanessaJoy]

Haha it does

[@TroupeGoal]

Yikes, straight away shows the difficulty of trying to take good photos while with family. People are there to have a good time, not to wait for lenses to be picked, getting into the perfect light, posing etc. My kids have a certain amount of time for this but after a certain point I'd feel guilty for spending so much of the experience worrying about photos

[@VanessaJoy]

That’s why we only spent about seven minutes doing this. 😉

[@Sonofagreatdad]

Even if the photographer is a pro the kids hate it.

[@MrPanthers23]

Thank u for this video. I love taking pics of my kids. This was helpful. I agree a out shooting in AV mode. The less time I spend fiddling with my camera the better, my little humans are so impatient when im taking photos.

[@VanessaJoy]

Exactly!

[@tysonator5433]

Venessa does look like Sarah conner.......some very good tips on to coach children. ...

[@VanessaJoy]

Haha best compliment ever

[@dannydiazphoto]

Beautiful family! Wonderful photos, great job Vanessa and hubby 🙏🏾📸‼️

[@VanessaJoy]

Thanks so much!

[@checksix_TC]

I was so worried for the well being of your camera throughout the entire video. Saltwater, sand and heat are detrimental to a camera's lifespan.

[@VanessaJoy]

lol me too

[@mt-nv4jd]

It's not the tool, it's the mechanic.

[@reganalbertson1593]

Nice life/work balance example that you're providing. A splash or two on the beach shouldn't be a problem, but a clean, damp (tap water) wipe down is what I do to keep my gear clean. I avoid changing lenses on the beach. I have friends that are resort photogs and they only take their old cameras on the beach.

[@charlesdavis6371]

Such great memories .. (of course the kids are probably thinking "mom gets so weird when she has a camera") Hope you got some great "mom and dad" shots with the kids too - even if dad doesn't want his posted. And you really did get some great shots Vanessa.

[@jasonm129]

Sarah Connor 🤣🤣🤣

[@britishrose9417]

Wirestock take weeks sometimes to process your photos, don't expect miracles from them

[@VanessaJoy]

That’s weird. Mine processes right away

[@JFW5358]

Some lovely pictures. You are fortunate to be so talented and to have such photogenic children.

[@VanessaJoy]

I am very blessed by my children ☺️

[@skyiswomb1]

Did the camera survive the salt water? Salt water doesn't mess around! lol

[@VanessaJoy]

Haha it did

[@tolickal]

Gr8 video especially getting good poses with little ones. What kind of back bag are you carrying in the video; it looks like a very comfy day back bag. Is this the brevite jumper? Thanks.

[@VanessaJoy]

It’s actually a promotional bag that I got when I went to engage! summits . It did quite well in the sand!

[@tolickal]

@@VanessaJoy thank you for the reply even with your busy schedule, really appreciate it.

[@damiandavids1809]

"I don't want to do it".... most accurate thing in this video 😂

[@VanessaJoy]

😂

[@oskarsbriedisfoto]

So you don’t use “big guns” (your work cameras) for family pictures?

[@VanessaJoy]

Haha not on vacation. At home sometime s

[@oskarsbriedisfoto]

@@VanessaJoy what do you use (recommend) for family vacations? iPhone counts too:)

[@airjaff]

That thumbnail 🤤🤤🤤🤤

[@moltenhotmedia1048]

I have an M50 mark 1. I upgraded to the EOS R, because I thought I needed to. This video reminds me of how capable the EOS M line really is. Should have just stayed with the M line.

[@allenrespert8604]

Cute pictures of the kids and nice beach you have more patience than I do. Kids can have short attention span so kudos to you. And kudos to the hubby or camera man. (Gurl you rocking that bathing suit) 👍🏽

[@ralphholmes6387]

Such great information! Thank You!! I photograph my kids at the beach... when they let me lol and your tips and information filled in some gaps for me. Keep up the great work 👍 oh the horizon ether go high or low is a great tip!!

[@davemil716]

I really enjoyed this video... because you used your knowledge of photography with out an over expensive camera. I have commented before on other videos... I do really enjoy your videos! Thanks!

[@kore996]

More videos on family lifestyle photo sessions would be appreciated 😊 🇨🇦

[@VanessaJoy]

I honestly don’t do that many because I don’t particularly enjoy photographing families and kids, I suppose I should do it more often though huh?

[@kore996]

@@VanessaJoy either way I’ll continue to watch and you need to enjoy the process also.

[@adden2242]

changing lens or shooting without a strap is a huge no for me.. I tried that a few years ago my camera fell, never ever again will I shoot with no straps!

[@ROD9569]

Your the best "V" true real kind human bean so real as we say... keep being successful

[@99nickiewickie]

Your kids are absolutely adorable & giiiiirl I need a swimsuit like yours! 😍💞

[@hawg427]

#1. Good job at not having the kids not killing each other. When mine were little there was 8 yrs difference between them and it was always Mom, Dad sow and so is touching my feet thing. LOL I would love to be back where I grew up on the Florida Beach area. It takes me 1.5 hrs to hit the beach for senior shots and it takes a lot out of ya. #2. Great one piece ;-)

[@johnmoritz299]

Niños con suerte! Tener una mamá fotógrafa. Súper fotos de familia!

[@Roberto_79]

I try photographing my nephew and nieces but they are very good at standing just out of shot… So I put my camera down turn my wheelchair around; pick my camera back up and……… Oh they've moved again 🙄🙄🙄🫤

[@VanessaJoy]

Lol yeah they move quick!

[@spirg]

A lot of work !!!

[@VanessaJoy]

It is!

[@philsimpson2854]

What an absolutely beautiful family ! Every single one of you. I’m part of a family of 4 and 3 of them are fuglies with matching personalities! 😂😂. I have to take photos of my family with the lens cap on! #jealous 😂😂

[@VanessaJoy]

😂

[@annextesfaye7088]

Kind of photos I wanted to take of my daughters playing at the beach on our recent vacation. But I was shooting aperture priority mode and forgot ND filter let more lights in after video shoot and most of the photos end up being blurry with kids running around. Hard to see the LCD specially with sunglasses on. Wait a second, did you say you don’t like beaches? lol

[@VanessaJoy]

Haha yup. I’m not a fan of the beach. Or at least not a fan of all the sand

[@chabrow5459]

Your audio is so clear!

[@VanessaJoy]

Used a Rode ☺️

[@krazyk57]

“My kids not fighting for 6 seconds “…..Every parent just said …”Tell me about it “…😝😎

[@VanessaJoy]

Lol yup

[@meechcreativellc]

Sure, you take full blown pics at a beach but when I take dancer portraits in a shallow river and get splashed, my (not so) weather resistant RF 24-70f 2.8 gets a puddle in the front element and I'm down a lens...LOL #truestory Thankful for PPA insurance.

[@VanessaJoy]

And that’s exactly why we have insurance!

[@AnthonyTadle]

haahhh Sarah Conner...

[@VanessaJoy]

😂

[@AnthonyTadle]

@@VanessaJoy im dead lol

[@jasonbodden8816]

I don't like photographing kids like that either. You got great shots, though. Really well done :)

[@VanessaJoy]

Thanks 😊

[@shanetography]

I like to see the beach; I don't like to be ON the beach. (Translation: Seafood :))

[@VanessaJoy]

😂

[@mariolopez.photographer]

//beautiful!! Love this// with kids I only use AP. It is the way to go!! :)

[@VanessaJoy]

It is!

[@kakalenci]

📸👨‍👩‍👧‍👦

[@VanessaJoy]

😀

[@Azeemmerchant]

Awesome video Thanks ❤️🙏

[@marcelgongora]

I realized where you were at before reading the video description haha. I think this is the moment I can offer you something back after you gave me all the lessons I have learn from your content. If you don't have special schedule in Florida, next time go to Gulf Coast: Indian Rock, Clearwaters, Treasure Island, etc . Your family could appreciate more beaches over there, and that is without mentioning the photograph point of view. I don't consider an expert but I'm originally from Caribbean Island and I've been South Florida local for almost a decade 😉

[@VanessaJoy]

Oooo good to know. Thanks!!

[@marcelgongora]

kids gonna meet Piper from Pixar: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hoe8m6l6gNGJY9k, isn't rare in those beaches

[@UnconventionalReasoning]

To the level that they cooperated, did your children like seeing the photos or the video of themselves?

[@VanessaJoy]

They did!

[@ronspi]

Thank you for the refreshing video. Yes, having a second person around is key. Very powerful verse tattoo too.

[@VanessaJoy]

It is ☺️ thanks for noticing

[@craigroethler1495]

Good work 👍🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼🖖🏼

[@tonytechquuo]

Lovely pictures Vanessa.

[@camerasutra247]

Beautiful Venessa kids are a blessing. Great video as always

[@VanessaJoy]

Thanks 😊

[@brianasealy6257]

Absolutely loved it great shots as always :-)

[@darioarellano5571]

Definitely need a "cheap" camera for those wave crashing shots... I'd freak the hell out holding my D850 and any of my glass while getting pounded by waves! Great shots, Vanessa!

[@VanessaJoy]

😂 it made it out ok

[@mm8276352]

Yeah, salt water will lead to corrosion. If the electronics suddenly fail a few weeks or months later, you know why. And it's a total loss by then.

[@jimwlouavl]

Fun to watch you with your own kids. Some stunning candids of them too.

[@VanessaJoy]

They are!

[@Stangrider1]

The PSA at the end 😂👍

[@sharonleibel]

Without pissing them off? I love your optimism 😁

[@VanessaJoy]

😂

[@ccoppola82]

Nice pics. I’d love a tutorial on how to shoot our teenage kids who do everything possible to avoid their photo being taken. Lol.

[@VanessaJoy]

😂 I definitely don’t do teenagers like that

[@ccoppola82]

@@VanessaJoy smart! I have more pics of a hand blocking my lens than I care to admit. I started just printing and sharing them anyway lol. So now, I’m allowed to take good ones for the family photobooks.

[@VanessaJoy]

Haha sounds like a fun trend

[@ChristsAthleticMusic]

love love love :)

[@MrSdbmgarcia]

Curious, what app do you use to notate your settings?

[@VanessaJoy]

Photo summary ☺️

[@ICJimmycakes]

6:41 is such a summer vibe, phenomenal capture!

[@VanessaJoy]

Haha thanks. I’m going to print that one for sure

[@Notmy00000]

🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@infinitebuilderproductions]

Hi Vanessa. Great video. Keep up the great work

[@VanessaJoy]

Thank you! 🤗

[@TheFanClubReview]

@@VanessaJoy you're welcome we need more photographers like you on KZbin educating because I think photography has gone to the Wayside in the past 3 years

[@joeciciless1859]

Wow, I know that beach. I run from that park often. Great video!

[@VanessaJoy]

Oh my goodness so fun!

[@joeciciless1859]

@@VanessaJoy the park up the street is a great spot for paddleboarding. Dm me if you want the name. My wife and I love that spot.

[@kilohotel6750]

Hopefully that salt water didn't get into the camera, it will kill it pretty fast.

[@wendystumbaugh695]

I have a feeling she already knows that.

[@VanessaJoy]

Maybe 😉

[@VanessaJoy]

No worries we stayed safe

[@suddenbreakfilm_rva]

That's Beautiful Family Vacation Capturing!

[@VanessaJoy]

Yes it was!

[@VanessaJoy]

Thanks 😊

[@jtinoco9859]

Great video. Beautiful kids!

[@VanessaJoy]

Thank you so much!

[@slaidaniel628]

Awesome content 👍👍👍

[@VanessaJoy]

Thanks for watching!

[@HumbertoMoreno]

No te preocupa que se meta arena en la cámara?

[@VanessaJoy]

Claro que me preocupo, pero tengo muy cuidado con la cámara y también cuando cambio los lentes ☺️

[@ignaciocruzatcorrea3595]

Where is this? The water color is incredible…

[@VanessaJoy]

West palm beach - BUT I did move the blue hue towards teal in the pics 😉

[@ignaciocruzatcorrea3595]

@@VanessaJoy I love Florida. Thanks!

[@TC_Conner]

If you're a male photographer and take photos of kids, yes even your own, ANYWHERE you'll get looked at like you're a creep! I despise this so much that I quit taking photos of, yes even my own, kids ANYWHERE except in my own backyard. Such a shame that that happens. 😩

[@Davitor1]

Just don't pay attention to what others are thinking, otherwise you'll never get those great shots. If it's one thing I learn the hard way in photography is you never stop from trying to get that best shot.

[@VanessaJoy]

Ok that’s a new one…

[@TC_Conner]

@@Davitor1 I try so hard to ignore it! But I missed so many great memorable shots because of what I mentioned.

[@TC_Conner]

@@VanessaJoy I don’t understand what you mean by “ok that’s a new one?”

[@gavero]

Great video! Living in Hawaii, unless it's a client, (I hate to admit) I'm almost always grabbing my phone to take pics or videos of my kids at the beach. It's just so convenient and I can quickly capture moments of the kids. My phone actually takes great pictures in midday light and I can even submerge it in water without being afraid of damaging it. Also, it's less stress for me not having to worry about someone stealing my camera while I'm in the water or away from my stuff.

[@VanessaJoy]

I don’t blame you, although I have to say it was nice to concentrate on photos for a little bit and have lenses at my disposable that definitely give a higher quality in different look than my phone can manage

[@gonzaloleviatanh]

Nice video! How did you deal with the shadows?

[@VanessaJoy]

I exposure more for the highlights and lighten shadows in post. Lol i’m not about to bring a flash or reflector on top of the crazy of dealing with my kids on the beach that’s for sure!

[@gonzaloleviatanh]

@@VanessaJoy I do use a Godox flash with a mini octa over my camera 😝. Dealing with the Mediterranean sun can be hard. Please move family videos like this. Nice posing ideas for next trip to the beach

[@brigittabrandt4116]

Your Pics are great. Fun and beach . Waching childrens boundaries, when they don't want to be photographed is also a great and important advice...

[@VanessaJoy]

Quite true

[@williamm.3981]

When my kids were little they were great models for my photography habit, especially my daughter, and I thought life is good. Fast forward, daughter is 17 , sons 21 and they avoid having their pictures taken. You’d think my lens was kryptonite . 🤨! Good thing I got a dog 🐶😂

[@VanessaJoy]

Hahaha

[@phyllisdantzler]

This was amazing and helpful as I do photograph babies and kids. I've learned ALOT from you🙂 Your images were beautiful especially the black and whites!!!😍

[@VanessaJoy]

So glad you liked them! I was so nervous they would suck 😆

[@StevenCress]

Your kids have so much patience to do all these poses for pictures. No way my 4 year old would last that long.

[@VanessaJoy]

They’re pretty amazing 🤩