I have a copy of "How to Photograph your Family" by Nick Kelsh. I bought it 3-4 years ago, and had forgotten a lot of the excellent tips that he provides in the book. He's a pro photographer who took a point and shoot and used it to take great pictures, then explained how he did it. He gives great tips for taking pictures of children, and I really recommend it.

My personal tips are to take a lot of pictures... lots and lots and lots. Even if all you get is one great shot and 30 bad ones, you've got that one great shot still.

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