2020 Winter Edition of Gallerie Magazine - English

Page 6

WORKING WITH CHILDREN TO CAPTURE THE MAGIC MOMENTS

WINTER 2020 | GALLERIE MAGAZINE | 6

By Cassandra Jones PEOPLE ALWAYS ASK ME HOW I DO IT. HOW DO I GET CHILDREN TO COOPERATE AND DO THE THINGS THEY DO IN MY SESSIONS? IT IS REALLY ALL ABOUT CONNECTING WITH AND UNDERSTANDING THE NEEDS OF MY LITTLEST SUBJECTS AND PREPARING FOR A SUCCESSFUL SESSION. IN THIS ARTICLE, I WILL SHARE SOME TIPS TO GET YOU ON YOUR WAY TO CREATING MAGICAL MOMENTS TO CAPTURE IN YOUR SESSIONS WITH BABIES AND CHILDREN.

1. Give them something to do. Giving children something to do while you photograph them will help keep them engaged, in position, and happy. Be sure to make it fun!

2. Play music. Ask mom and dad what the little ones’ favourite songs are, and play them during the session. You will get genuine smiles, laughter, and some great storytelling photos.

3. Let them be little. Babies and children are the easiest subjects in the world to photograph because everything they do is adorable. So, let them be. Chewing on a leaf, eating an apple, exploring their surroundings. It all makes for an adorable shot and real, palpable memories for mom and dad.


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