Shy Kiddos

So your session starts and you have a really shy kiddo. Hmm....what to do. Kids have a 10 min. window where they are trying to figure out what is going on. Stranger with a camera, mom hiding behind a bush...uhhm...this isn't normal behavior.

This is usually when the sreaming starts.

Don't say "pictures" or "smile"....just play with them. Balance a rock on your head, juggle something, let them take some pics of you.

After that it's just a matter of getting the lighting right.

What's the best way to photograph kids?.......let em' play.
What's the best way to photograph shy kids?.....uhh...let em' play.