What to Expect from Your Kids at a Family Photo Session

Hooray! So, you are booking a family photo session and wondering what will be expected of your kids? Well, don’t sweat it! We feel that kids should be kids, especially during a Cassels & Co. Photography session! Kids that have high energy or kiddos that are shy create the magic in a lifestyle session! Here are three things to keep in mind:

Don’t Expect Perfect Behavior

Your kids are special! We encourage them to feel comfortable expressing their unique personalities. That’s our favorite part of connecting with your family during a photo session! So your little one is a bit shy, or a bit energetic, or a bit curious? Perfect. We support that. We aren’t looking for perfect smiles at the camera. We are after real life emotion and connection!

A little chaos is OK

So, were after real life emotions and connection, right? Perfect. That means a little real life chaos is just fine with us. Actually, we enjoy it! Kids in motion is one of the most beautiful things to watch and photograph. The pics where everyone is smiling and looking at the camera won’t likely be your favorite. It may be the one where everyone is jumping around and being a bit crazy!

Offer a Reward for Being a Good Helper

There is no shame in a little reward for a job well done! Perhaps a hot cocoa or a special trip to your kiddo’s favorite park after they have “helped” us capture their unique essence!