Photographing Children with Special Needs: A Complete Guide for Professional Portrait Photographers

Finding a photographer with the technical, medical, and logistical knowledge necessary to take great portraits of children with special needs can be a daunting task. This comprehensive guide helps photographers and families avoid common pitfalls. Specific maladies and the challenges they pose are explored in detail, from blindness to Ehler-Danlos Syndrome. Topics range from preparing safe settings to engaging clients' attention, and emphasis throughout centers on… (more)

Finding a photographer with the technical, medical, and logistical knowledge necessary to take great portraits of children with special needs can be a daunting task. This comprehensive guide helps photographers and families avoid common pitfalls. Specific maladies and the challenges they pose are explored in detail, from blindness to Ehler-Danlos Syndrome. Topics range from preparing safe settings to engaging clients' attention, and emphasis throughout centers on ensuring smooth and tactful photo sessions for everyone involved.