We asked her to share some of the things she has learnt during her long and prestigious career. Read on and discover how to capture beautiful images of your own family.
FAMILY PHOTOGRAPHY
Posed portraits are better taken early on in the day, when children are less tired, but you can make candid shots at any time. Shooting in the late afternoon light has captured this mother and child in silhouette, while their outlines are reflected in the water's surface. Taken on a Canon EOS-1D X Mark II with a Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II USM lens at 24mm, 1/8000 sec, f/2.8 and ISO1600. © Helen Bartlett
Carry your camera everywhere so that you never miss an opportunity – you might be surprised by the rewards of shooting everyday activities, such as a trip to the park. Taken on a Canon EOS-1D X Mark II with a Canon EF 35mm f/1.4L II USM lens at 1/1000 sec, f/3.2 and ISO1000. © Helen Bartlett
Experimenting with angles and composition enables you to create striking images wherever you are. Taken on a Canon EOS-1D X with a Canon EF 24mm f/1.4L USM lens (now succeeded by the Canon EF 24mm f/1.4L II USM) at 1/60 sec, f/3.5 and ISO3200. © Helen Bartlett
Playing around with lighting can help to create bold images. Here, Helen has used silhouettes and a spotlight to emphasise her subject and make what could have been quite an ordinary shot much more interesting. Taken on a Canon EOS-1D X Mark II with a Canon EF 35mm f/1.4L USM lens (now succeeded by the Canon EF 35mm f/1.4L II USM) at 1/250 sec, f/1.4 and ISO8000. © Helen Bartlett
Crouching down to capture your subject at eye level will give your images a sense of intimacy. Taken on a Canon EOS R5 with a Canon RF 50mm F1.2L USM lens at 1/1000 sec, f/1.2 and ISO100. © Helen Bartlett
The quality of your final images will be improved if your subjects are enjoying themselves, so remember to have fun. Taken on a Canon EOS R5 with a Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II USM lens at 38mm, 1/1000 sec, f/2.8 and ISO2500. © Helen Bartlett
Lenses for DSLR
Affordable STM lens, with a fast f/1.8 aperture for general, low light and portrait photography.
Standard Lens
A compact, quiet and lightweight 50mm RF prime lens, with a wide f/1.8 aperture, perfect for harnessing your creative vision.
Lenses for DSLR
A professional grade wide-angle lens with a natural perspective, an f/1.4 aperture and low light capabilities.