Sunday, November 22, 2009

Success...

In all honesty, you never know with even one toddler (or child under about the age of four) how successful a session will be, much less two. However, with my bag of tricks (i.e. Santa puppet, candy, cars and lip gloss) where there is a will, there is a way! And, I am giddy today over the images we captured!! SUCCESS!

this image makes me GIDDY!!!!!!!
trick #1...run at the family like a wild woman making weird noises and then retreat. Do this about seven times so they smile at you in anticipation for the next time. :) (it's a good think I have no pride)

trick #2...have the kids hold onto something. This keeps them still for about .000004 seconds



trick #3...just let them run around at will so they don't feel like you're making them be still (a toddlers worst nightmare) side note...it's best to do this away from hard, metal objects like this bridge because a run away toddler might do a face plant right into the side of the bridge (oops)

trick #4...suspend the children in mid-air so they can't run away. (they love this trick as much as I do)

9 comments:

Reds said...

Love your tricks!! And these little guys are too cute!

Angela2932 said...

Wonderful! I love hearing the back story on the first photo! Thanks for sharing your bag of tricks.

Margaret said...

These are fabulous! Love that first shot, and your tricks are great!

Susan said...

My favorites are the ones of just the kids, especially the ones of them running away! I also love how this family is dressed!

Lauren Hartman said...

Bravo Cindi! After a month of photographing quite a few toddlers I am in need of a few more tricks for sure. I love the toddler age, but boy do they make you work for it, don't they?

Absolutely stunning work as usual - and a gorgeous family to boot!

Bobbi said...

They are so cute!! I adore that running over the bridge shot!

Nicki said...

Great shots and I applaud your 'get'em smiling' skills.

Suzy said...

I love how you caught the kids in action here! Beautiful family captures!

Anonymous said...

I love the bridge shot, such great action. Nice tips, too.