​​let the kids go... as much as you can 

• I know how tempting it is to try to direct the littles - look here, say cheese, smile etc. However, this tends to lead to confusion - who do I look at? - and less than genuine expressions. I like to spend some time with just your kids at first, on their level, to get to know them a little bit. I have learned plenty of patience from my own kids - we will get there, I promise. The most helpful thing you can do is to remain positive; try your best not to get frustrated or reprimand your child - those threenager moments might just be your favorite shots. Bribes are also strongly encouraged - just save the payout until after the session please!

you can play too

• Your little one will not be interested in sitting still and staring at the camera for our entire session - and that's awesome! Let them explore, take some tickle breaks, check out that cool rock together; those moments captured are the most precious.​