Okay – this won’t be as stressful as you think it will be. In my experience, kids are natural characters. They love the photo shoot and have fun with it. When we first start, I will take a couple test shots with just them. Then I show them the pictures on my digital screen. Kids are so smart – they instantly realize that they are being captured and want to do more.
Smaller kids run the show, so it will be important to work around their naptime. Think about the best time of day for them when scheduling your photo shoot. Everyone in the picture will be more relaxed when the toddlers are in a good space.
Teenagers… Being a big kid myself, I’ll use my knowledge of sports and today’s music to help get them settled in and even smile for the shots.
The important thing is to make sure my parents are relaxed and in a good mood – the rest will come together!
