People sometimes worry about whether their kids are going to photograph well during a portrait session. They just don’t seem to stop running and moving around. Their expressions change every few seconds. My kids just don’t sit still! That’s okay- I tell them. That’s kids photography.

I want your kids to have fun, that’s how I get the best photographs. It takes a lot of patience sometimes, but it’s a great feeling to know I can capture the life and personality of a family without torturing or stifling them. Family photographs should show the personality and life of a family. That’s what I aim to capture. So it’s okay if your kids don’t usually cooperate for photos. Your portrait session will be just fine!

After all, you don’t really want photos of forced smiles. You know the kind- when you ask for a smile they can’t help but stretch their face as far as it goes into a painful looking smile (yes, they all do it). So natural is best.  You want the photos to be a reflection of your kids personality. To be spirited and genuine- to have life.

My style of kids photography

When I say my style is relaxed and natural, it means I’m not spending a long time moving people into the perfect position. Instead I work with what makes people feel comfortable, and give direction. It’s really important that kids and adults alike feel comfortable in front of the camera. That’s when the magic happens!

I often make a game of what’s happening during a kids photography session. My style involves interacting with the kids so that they don’t feel they are simply being instructed. I might capture your natural interactions as a family while I stand back and let it happen. I also like to get in close and give you a bit of gentle direction to capture your faces towards the camera.

If you want to get your kids in front of my camera for a kids or family portrait photo session- contact me now!