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How
to Ensure Your Child is at His or Her Best for Your Portrait Session
You
know that the happier your child is the day of your photo session,
the easier it will be for the photographer to get treasured portraits
of your little one. Here are several pointers that should help:
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Carefully
select clothing that is comfortable and appropriate for the
style of portrait that is being taken. Solid colors generally
work better than patterns.
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Consider
a theme for your portraits, or a prop that will tell something
about your child/children or family. Choose either a formal
or informal style for your portrait session, location, and clothing.
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Consider
the best suited location for your portrait session, for example,
in the studio, inside or outside your home, or outdoors (there
are unlimited outdoor options, such as at the beach, in the
mountains, on your sailboat, etc.).
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When
taking outdoor portraits, take into consideration the time of
day (where the sun will be), what the foliage looks like at
that time of year, and the weather. It is important to coordinate
your clothing to be in harmony with the colors of your outdoor
session.
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Remember
to make sure that your toddler/preschool age child takes a nap
prior to the photo session (unless the session is first thing
in the morning). It is equally important to make sure that your
child eats before the portrait session and that any diaper or
potty needs have been taken care of prior to the session.
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Whenever
possible, plan your portrait session when your child is at his
or her best.
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Consider
how you might have the photographer take more scenic, artistic
portraits of your child (or family) that would make treasured
art for the walls of your home, rather than just capturing the
age of your child.
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Lastly,
be flexible, and don't pressure your child to smile! The photographer
should be experienced enough to know how to get appropriate
expressions from your child. Children are also more likely to
take direction from someone other than their parent.
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