One of the most important things to remember when photographing children is that… They’re CHILDREN!!!  They have so much life in them!  So much joy for the everyday and an irresistible laughter!  On his portrait afternoon, I took Nolan’s hand and walked with him to an alley that had brick walls on both sides.  In the middle of the alley was something that my adult mind missed that he saw as potential for fun immediately: a puddle!  Most moms and dads out there may be hesitant to let their little ones run through puddles before their portrait session has even begun, but please, please, please let them be little!  If you want to capture their joy, laughter, and smiles, you must let them do things that make them joyful, laugh, and smile.  For Nolan, this was running through this puddle and watching the splashes go everywhere.  Luckily for me, his mom encouraged the behavior, as she knew it would make him happy.     By letting Nolan start the session out by having his kind of fun, he was able to enjoy the rest of his portrait session.    We even got him to sing his ABCs!

 He was able to make all the faces he wanted!  This is his “angry” face.

If you’re still not sure you would be able to let your kids run through the puddles, just remember you can always change their clothes.

– Mylah Renae

Round Rock Family Photographer

www.Eureka-Photography.com