“Babies are such a sweet and nice way to start people.” – Anon

Always kiss your children goodnight – even if they’re already asleep.
- H. Jackson Brown, Jr.

“When the first baby laughed for the first time, the laugh broke into a thousand pieces and they all went skipping about, and that was the beginning of fairies. And now when every new baby is born its first laugh becomes a fairy. ”
James Matthew Barrie

The “K” family has been talking about doing a family photoshoot for ages, and so they decided that seeing as their sis is back from overseas to visit they will have fun family photos

taken.  It all started off a little shy but all that changed entirely as soon as we pumped the music and got them all dancing.  Of course we had to have photos with all the girls and their

dad as well as fun family photos along with mom.  Taking photos of families involves getting them comfortable in the studio and to make joes and luugh along with each other.  i.o.w.

getting the family dynamic to show in the photos.  Having professional family photos taken is a true investment.  These are memories which you will carry with you forever…

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When I look at these photos I can still hear the girls giggling…  It made me think of my sister and I when we were that age.  You are laughing so much that your stomach hurts and yet

you cannot explain to any person why   The “H”s made me think of my family, a lot of people with their own beautiful language.  They have three conversations at a time and yet

everyone knows exactly what is going on.  This bunch was so lively I decided that the best way to photograph them would be Lifestyle photography here at the real life studio.  So we

made jokes, had everyone lying on top of each other and little “M” doing his signature model move (lying on his stomach next to whoever was being photographed…   )  For the Real Life Studio experience come and join us for a morning of family fun and laughter ( and gorgeous photos)

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What is it about babies that makes us smile…?  Is it the naughty twinkle in a baby boy’s smile or the rosy cheeks of an angelic baby girl?!  Somehow they spread joy and love wherever they are (well most of the time anyway   )  This little baby boy chose today to take a break in his routine by not taking a late morning snooze.  So he wasn’t too smiley when they walked through through our doors for their professional baby photos.  But in the studio we had no trouble getting him to crack a smile and laugh from his belly   Between Mom, Granny and me we know all the secrets to getting babies to laugh when they are having their baby photos taken.  Photographing babies is all about making it about fun and games, playing peek-a-boo behind a camera and much, much more!!!  I find that the more you smile when taking photos of babies the more likely they are to smile right back at you.  So just have fun!

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When photographing a family with small children time is of the essence.  Younger children tend to get bored quickly so use their energy to your advantage.  Play and sing with them so that you can create moments where you can capture natural smiles   Sometimes you just have to let them

be and they will come back to the backdrop and dance for you if you put the music loud enough.  Create a friendly environment where they feel free to play and be themselves.  A little tickling also goes a long way, after the first tickle you just tantalise them with the thought that it will happen again and they

will surely have an award winning smile on their faces.  And lastly, patience is key.  Try to work with the kids as much as you can instead of trying to force them to do something they are not interested in.  As soon as they feel pressured they will retract into their shell.  Have fun

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This little angel was the flowergirl at a wedding I had the pleasure of photographing recently.  She is 25 months old and as busy
as any toddler of her age.  Almost like she’s got ants in her pants   The only way I was able to take some photos of little
“K” was to take a photo and show her the pic on the screen on the back of the camera.  She was very pleased with this and then
continued to pose for a few more.  Isn’t she just a little darling…?

So when you are photographing kids remember to rather try to become part of their world than to impose with yours.  Sit on the
floor with them, sing to them and maybe kick a ball around.  This helps them to relax and get comfortable with you and the camera.
Keep taking photos even when they are not looking directly at the camera, sometimes these photos turn out even more beautiful.

Keep photographing, don’t stop to check and delete some photos because you might miss the moment.  Have fun!
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“My childhood should have taught me lessons for my own parenthood, but it didn’t because parenting can be learned only by people who have no children.” – Bill Cosby

“I’ve noticed that one thing about parents is that no matter what stage your child is in, the parents who have older children always tell you the next stage is worse.” – Dave Barry’s
“In automobile terms, the child supplies the power but the parents have to do the steering. ” – Benjamin Spock

“Do not, on a rainy day, ask your child what he feels like doing, because I assure you that what he feels like doing, you won’t feel like watching.” - Fran Lebowitz