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Children blowing bubbles, photo by Tom Ang
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  1. Get the children used to you and the camera by firing off lots of shots first.
  2. For small children, pre-focus the camera. This is done on most digital cameras by pressing down halfway on the shutter button. Then move yourself backwards and forwards with the child to keep the shot in focus.
  3. Get down on your hands and knees to stay level with your subject and appear less intimidating.
  4. Use something to draw the child's attention away from the fact that they are having their photograph taken.
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