Are you worried that your kids will not behave for photos? I know it is one of the biggest things clients worry about when deciding to do a family session. I totally understand as a Mom myself. I have a few tried and true tips that have helped me make sessions run smoothly and to kids to be excited for their session!
Here are my top 5 TIPS to get your kids excited for photos…..
ONE
Tell them they are going to a special place to play & have fun. Telling they are going to play and have fun immediately makes them feel more excited to do this! I love capturing real life moments, belly laughs, genuine smiles and relaxed parents!
TWO
Let them be playful -try not to force them to do something. We move a lot during our session to keep little ones attention and to avoid meltdowns. Letting them lead the way often creates the most beautiful, organic images!
THREE
Save the treats/rewards for after the session. I am not above bribing, but will leave that to you! Sometimes a small toy they want, a book or even a delicious treat they love is a great way to get them to cooperate if they need a little incentive.
FOUR
Play WITH them! These create beautiful, organic images and they will absolutely love these to look back on someday! Remember, this session is designed to be a relaxed, fun experience. We do a few poses, but most are unposed to capture real life!
FIVE
Stay positive & keep smiling! Even if everything is starting to go sideways, just keep smiling, laughing and playing. If we need to take a little break to change direction, we will do that. I don’t have any expectations and you shouldn’t either! Even teenagers sometimes need a moment and that’s ok!
I know one of the biggest worries is “Will my kids will behave during the session?”
Outdoor sessions are great for giving us the perfect place to have fun and play! To them, it doesn’t feel like work…it is just fun! They don’t have to be perfect, standing still and looking at the camera. They are wiggly and full of energy, so we want to capture that!
I keep things moving to get those sweet moments captured without them losing interest. I love catching sweet moments of you with them and they will love to have them someday!
So don’t worry, just relax and let me capture those images you want of your family!
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