3 tips for a smooth family session

Calm the beast and slay your session.

I only say beast because that’s my daughter. Here are three tips to help your family session go smoothly.

• PATIENCE- patience is paramount when photographing children. Those under 4 won’t always cooperate. If you book multiple sessions in a day, have down time in between session so your session doesn’t spill into your next booking.
  

• BRIBERY- Photoshoots are a big deal for little children. Reward them handsomely! “Do a good job and we get ice cream!” has worked wonders. If the child needs immediate gratification, stay away from messy treats. If worse come to worse, strap a phone to your head while playing Cocomelon.
  

• KINDNESS IS KING- Parenting styles vary from parent to parent. Inform them they will not be yelling at their child during there session. Nothing is worse than a sad, scared child in all of your pictures.
  

Let me know if any of these tips worked for you. What did I miss that works for you?
Smile!

P.S. She calmed down.