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Kidcore aesthetic photography reference
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Kidcore

Saturday morning forever: the primary color world of childhood, when everything was possible and nothing was serious

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Kidcore

01 LightBright, cheerful, maximum color fidelity large overhead softbox at daylight temperature (5600K) to ensure the primary colors read true and saturated
02 WardrobeMatching primary-color coordinates, cartoon character elements, light-up sneakers, bucket hats, temporary tattoos
03 LocationColorful playground with primary-colored equipment
04 Palette
DIR

Director's note

Source vintage 90s children's TV program sets or recreate the specific furniture and flooring of that era the physical environment of kidcore has a precise material quality (foam mats, bean bag chairs, plastic furniture) that defines the period

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Kidcore reference frame
Standby50mmf/5.6 · 1/125 · ISO 400

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KeyThe light that makes the pictureSoft, farHung high
FillHow far into shadow you can seeHard, closeEye level
BackSeparation from the backgroundSoft, farHung high
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Subject sitting on a carpet surrounded by toys, stickers, and activity books, the composition referencing a child's play spaceenvironment35mm
Close portrait with face paint, a party hat, or sticker-decorated cheeks, the seriousness of childhood play maintainedportrait85mm
Overhead flat-lay of childhood objects crayons, building blocks, stickers, a rubber duck arranged with adult compositional intentoverhead50mm
Full-body shot in matching primary-color outfit in a playground or bright-colored domestic environmentsetup50mm
Close-up of hands holding a childlike object a juice box, a gummy bear, a toy with exaggerated caredetail100mm
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Locations

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Colorful playground with primary-colored equipmentToy shop or craft storeA room decorated in maximum colorSchool corridor with children's artwork on the walls
REF

Explore the aesthetic

Part of the Playfulness & Joy mood, alongside Memphis and Corporate Memphis. Began in the 2010s, on the style timeline.

Style guideColor palette
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About this brief

How do I photograph the Kidcore aesthetic?

Saturday morning forever: the primary color world of childhood, when everything was possible and nothing was serious.

Source vintage 90s children's TV program sets or recreate the specific furniture and flooring of that era the physical environment of kidcore has a precise material quality (foam mats, bean bag chairs, plastic furniture) that defines the period

Director's note

What shots should I get for a Kidcore photo shoot?

Leave with every frame on this list.

Shot list

  1. Subject sitting on a carpet surrounded by toys, stickers, and activity books, the composition referencing a child's play space
  2. Close portrait with face paint, a party hat, or sticker-decorated cheeks, the seriousness of childhood play maintained
  3. Overhead flat-lay of childhood objects crayons, building blocks, stickers, a rubber duck arranged with adult compositional intent
  4. Full-body shot in matching primary-color outfit in a playground or bright-colored domestic environment
  5. Close-up of hands holding a childlike object a juice box, a gummy bear, a toy with exaggerated care
What lighting works for Kidcore photography?

Bright, cheerful, maximum color fidelity large overhead softbox at daylight temperature (5600K) to ensure the primary colors read true and saturated

Light

Where should I shoot Kidcore photography?

Scout these before anything else.

Locations

  1. Colorful playground with primary-colored equipment
  2. Toy shop or craft store
  3. A room decorated in maximum color
  4. School corridor with children's artwork on the walls
What wardrobe works for Kidcore photography?

Matching primary-color coordinates, cartoon character elements, light-up sneakers, bucket hats, temporary tattoos

Wardrobe

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