Fun to be Four

I loved this little guy! Isn't he cute? Sometimes I get asked how I get toddlers and preschoolers to give me genuine smiles and expressions. The kids look so calm in the final pictures. Let me tell you that any parent whom I've worked with knows that I leave the shoot having had my workout for the day! With this guy, his mom brought a soccer ball, some cars, a lovey etc. Those personal items that children love really help them to have fun and be themselves. So, I got to work a little on my soccer skills while I was behind the camera! It definately takes some patience to get "the shot", but it's well worth it and a lot of fun in the process! It also takes the pressure off of mom and dad to force their kids to smile. This mom was awesome - she just let me "play" with "J" which resulted in a ton of great photos.