Use the Self Timer on Your Camera for Spinning Child Shots

Here’s a fun photo project you can do with any small kid (preferably not a stranger’s): spinning shots. All you have to do is set the self timer on your camera to automatically take a shot while it’s hanging around your neck. While it’s counting down, grab the child by the arms and spin them around. If luck is on your side, the photograph will show a clear subject, happy face, and motion-blurred background.

If you do try this kind of shot, be sure you hold onto the child tightly!


Image credits: Spinning Around 2 and Spinning Around 1 by DennisWetzel, Spin the Offspring by Rafe Abrook, spinning kid and spinning kid… always by Mr Din. Used with permission.

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