So, I have been a little behind on my postings lately. I have been focusing more on my website and getting it done. I wanted to post a few pics from my last couple of shoots though. I have been blessed to have an eventful month. First is a free shoot I did with some fellow photographer's Travis and Annie. What a cute couple, and adventurous too. I usually like to take a lot of risks during my sessions, sometimes hopping fences, or laying in abandoned tubs,lol so it really cool when I have clients who are up for anything.
This is Sergio Sr. Sergio Jr. and Jesse. Jesse is 6 but, going on 16. Working with children of that age is always difficult. Who wants to sit/stand still while someone takes pictures... BORING! I find that making it into a game, or asking for funny faces makes children more interested. I let him set the pace. You can't force a child to smile, or punish them for not smiling ( I have witnessed that in the past) trust me it doesn't work. In fact it only guarantees that next year when it's family portrait time, you will have a melt down on your hands. Bringing his/her favorite toy is a good idea too. You can offer to take a picture of it for him/her. I let Jesse stand where he wanted, pose like he wanted and posed the family around HIM. Another trick I use is letting the kids take a picture of his parents with my camera (camera strap ON, lol). They love that and it makes them feel more involved. My rule is let the kid be a kid and your bound to get some great shots. Here are a ...
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