They said that photographers never see what happens in reality, only the image reflected in their sights. But if this is true it is more than offset by the fact that they are capable of producing a lasting visual record, not only to acquire a transient memory. Although the most important of these images will be his self and the object at the time of making the exhibition is not to produce a great masterpiece, the pleasure of watching the image in the future will undoubtedly be improved if it is also a good photo.
The kind of opportunities that become milestones in the course of a life are so varied that it is not possible to formulate a particular method of registration. A week of May it be a children's party with a dozen excited children seven years crowded around the birthday cake and the following week, it may be your golden wedding grandparents, or perhaps the school sports day.
It may well that the family album track will appeal to all photographic techniques ask you never learned to do it full justice, carrying everything from formal portraits to action shots. Although it may be out of place to use such events in the photo sessions would be at the same time a great pity not to use your skills to create the most evocative images that you can. Think like this - if the birthday party would be even more festive when shooting a star filter, why not use one?
Many opportunities can severely test your skills and quick responses. The last thing you want is to spoil the atmosphere by giving instructions, and very often the best shots are not the whole crop, but the segments. There may be two people sharing a joke or watching someone else, a child suddenly overcome by fatigue or too much excitement. So, depending on the size of the room, something like a 70-150 mm zoom can give you an ideal opportunity, plus a little more normal lens w to capture the scene in general.
Constant bursts of flash can be very distracting, so try to think about lighting and even choose the movie before its time. A moderately wide angle, 35mm or 24mm, has the advantage of giving a good depth of field even with a wide opening, allowing you to include nearly everyone in some shots at least.
Clearly the real benefits of being a photographer, either professionally or as a hobby is that it gives you the opportunity to make a record of events and opportunities in the life of your family, with the result not only evoke pleasant memories and nostalgia for you in the years to come, but also offer a unique gift for future generations. It's really worth making every effort to produce at least one or two compelling images of each important occasion.
