Like anything, this will evolve and (hopefully) turn into something fantastic with the right inspirations and a lot of hard work. Thanks for hanging in there while I get this ball rolling!
This weeks post is about getting that "look" from your subjects, mainly children. Many people still believe that "say cheese" is the best way to do it ... I am going to gently let you know, you're wrong :)
You want more than a smile on someones face, you want to see the life behind their eyes and the excitement that comes with it! Do YOU get excited and light up when someone says "cheese?" I mean, that's cool if you do ... but in my findings it's not the most effective way to really connect with someone.
Next time you have your little subject in front of the camera ask them what they would be if they could be anything in the world! Play on it and really interact with them. Ask them to sing you their favourite song. Yes, you will likely end up with some awkward open mouth, closed eyes shots BUT you will also end up with the sweetest intrigued looks and the most full of life little faces. These are priceless.
I shouldn't say to NEVER do this, I mean ... never say never. The fact is that kids associate photos with "cheese" and thats ok, you don't want to discourage them either. As soon as you have their attention though, have fun with them. Get into their little heads and enjoy being 3 or 4 or 5 years old with them just for a minute.
Dont TELL someone to smile ... give them a reason to.
You'll be glad you did ... I promise.
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