SIT BACK & RELAX
During the session please sit back and relax. It’s often a natural
instict to want to coerce your child into smiling by aking him/her to
“say cheese” or by doing something silly. I pride myself on engaging
with your kids in a way that elicits a natural and emotive response.
It tends to work best if parents stay back (so long as you & your
child are comfortable) to allow me to work one-on-one with the subject.
SPECIAL TREATS
If you have young children, I encourage you not to bribe your child or promise special treats prior to the session. In my experience children can be so focused on earning a treat they want to rush through the session to earn said prize.
With your permission I would like to offer your child a special surprise as we near the end of the session (and then if you have one as well, we can offer that too). This usually works wonders for me in capturing additional frames we may have otherwise missed. Kids are typically intrigued by a new promise of a reward. I have a variety of treats available (stickers, and sweet treats). If you would prefer your child not have an edible treat, or if your child has any food allergies, please let me know and I can plan accordingly.
