Sometimes little kids are a bit shy and a photo session can be overwhelming. If you think your child might be hesitant to get their picture taken, there are a few things you can do ahead of time that can help them feel more comfortable and confident. The first thing you can do is to show them examples of previous sessions. This works best for kids who are between ages 4 to 6, but show them the older photos and ask them to remember the event. Bring back the memories of how much fun they had. Older siblings can also help encourage the younger ones.
You can also do a quick session yourself with your phone. Show them the photos you took and tell them you're going to do the same thing in a few days with (fill in your photographer's name). If you have older kids, have them participate and make the trial run really fun! Ask your photographer if they could do a quick video call so that your child can see them ahead of time and hear their voice. That way they aren't meeting a complete stranger on the day of the session. If you are using someone you've used in the past, show your child the photographer's photo and say, "remember so-and-so? We get to see them in a few days and take pictures with them. Remember how much fun we had last year?" Your photographer should be willing to take the time on the day of your session to talk to your child and let them warm up. I like to start off with more playful shots before settling down into the traditional posed ones. It helps remove shyness :) So what if your kid just won't relax and smile? What if they'll hardly sit still? If your child is between 1 and 3 years old, it can be hard to get them to cooperate. Don't stress about it!!! You'll still get beautiful photos, even though they might not be what you were expecting. And as I always tell parents, the photos are capturing how they are right now and that's important! One last tip: depending on the age of the child, bribery can work wonders too :)
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Hi! I'm Sarah!
I am a natural light portrait photographer. I've been taking photos since 2014 and would eat a smoothie from Tropical Smoothie Cafe for lunch everyday if I could. Thank you so much for stopping by. I blog about sessions, things I'm learning, stuff in my life, and information for YOU, my client. If you like what you see around the site, I'd love to work with you! I'd also love to connect with you on Instagram. I'm @sarah_jayne_photo :) Archives
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