Photographing kids of any age is an exciting prospect, but capturing the kinds of contemporary images we’ve all seen in lifestyle magazines can be difficult to achieve. If you want to create stunning images of kids, make a healthy profit, and enjoy yourself along the way, Little Rascals is for you.

The Little Rascals course is held both in Cumbria and in London throughout the year, please check the dates that work best for you and your location. Whether your business is based in a rural or urban setting we have the perfect setting for you; In Cumbria, this children’s photography course is held in and around the Aspire studio, and follows a beautiful rural theme that makes the most of the wonderful scenery and natural light that abounds in our Lakeland setting. For the Urban look, we are also running dates in London for an urban, cool city vibe, showcasing how to work with urban locations and maximize opportunities for an amazing childhood shoot! We’ll show you how to design your shoot around your clients’ wardrobes and the locations you’ll be using, demonstrating helpful tips to assist you in the process of directing kids who really aren’t used to being directed!

Throughout this fun and enlightening day, we’ll combine theory-based learning with practical, hands-on tuition, creating a rich learning experience. You’ll become more confident in your own ability to plan and direct a shoot, and with this new self-assurance comes perfect timing, excellent client communication - not to mention increased profits in the marketplace as you create amazing portraits that really capture the spirit of childhood.

Just as you’d expect from an Aspire photography course, the practical shoot will employ stunning styling and props, enabling you to capture images which will be worlds away from those of your competitors. As well as creating a fantastic set of images to expand your portfolio, you’ll gather countless new ideas for your own shoots, and so offer a better service to your clients. Kids’ portrait photography courses come in many shapes and sizes, but Little Rascals really equips you with the skills to break new ground.

This course will teach you …

• Learn how to take stunning natural portraits of children
• Learn how to become a storyteller through your imagery
• Learn how to integrate childhood portraits into your business
• Learn how to direct children without them realising it
• Learn the importance of wardrobe and background choices
• How to make your childhood portraits stand out from the crowd
• How to capture key expressions and moments