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Family Beach Photographers from Destin to 30A


7 Easy Tips For a Kid Friendly Portrait Session

12/29/2018

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Caitie Beth Nelson

Destin + 30A Family and Senior Portrait Photographer

A photography session with kids can be a good time, but oftentimes, they're little stinkers who can sense when we are anxious.  That's when all cooperation flies out the window. If you're on vacation it can be especially difficult! Traveling is rough, being in a new place can be overwhelming, sand can feel icky on their toes, and sometimes the bedtime and nap time routine is all out of whack.  We really can't expect them to be their best, but we can be encouraging and have a good time along the way!

Here’s what we tell our Destin and 30A clients:

1.  Tell them you're meeting your friend. We've exchanged emails and we've probably had a phone call or two. That's good enough to be considered friends, right? I'm just the friend from Florida who loves the beach and taking pictures. Let's all just hang out and have fun! (I can't take the credit for this advice, though.  I once photographed a married couple who were both psychologists and they told this to their toddler sons.  Those boys warmed up to me immediately!)  

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2.  Do not threaten negative consequences before or during the session. They may push your buttons and you may feel tempted, but remember: No one wants to give a frame or canvas worthy smile after being threatened.  You’re in Destin, beachin’ it up.  Keep it fun!

3.  Promise them the world. Yes, they can have all the ice cream after the session! We want that joy shining through their eyes.  Tell them sweet things like that you're proud of them and you love them so much.  (There’s a fabulous ice cream shop in Grayton Beach!)

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4. Leave the cheese at your vacation home! Please, do not say that word….unless you're bringing me some wine. Let's play games and say silly things instead. Don't worry, smiles are bound to happen and believe me, I'm quick to focus and press the shutter button.  

5.  Late naps. If possible, put the ones who need naps down a bit later than usual. In the summer, the sun sets later over the gulf of Mexico and sessions begin about an hour before sunset.
 

6.  EAT! Absolutely eat something healthy. Let's have happy bellies and stable blood sugar. I'll bring the candy. (And will only distribute it with your permission, I promise!)  
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7.  DAD! Listen up! Play along with the games. Laugh at yourself. Laugh with everyone. Your mood is especially infectious!

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Choosing your beach photographer is always important.  We serve clients in the Seaside, Seagrove Beach, Destin, 30A, Santa Rosa Beach, Alys Beach, Rosemary Beach and surrounding areas and this means we mainly work with people who are not local.  Your vacation time is precious and you need an experienced beach photographer you can trust.  Contact us for more information so we can plan your perfect beach portrait session.
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3/30/2020 09:22:31 pm

By just imagining my nieces getting their portrait session makes me stressed! But of course, I want them to experience it so I would get it anytime soon. Aside from getting the best photographer for the session, you must also do your part in order for you guys to have a great session. I will take note of everything that you said, and I am hoping that parents can take note of this too so they would know how to achieve magnificent photos without putting so much edits on it!

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11/19/2021 02:41:11 am

Very Good and Informational Read! Looking forward to many such articles in the future.

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7/11/2022 05:11:03 pm

I appreciate what you said about making sure you don't threaten negative consequences during the session. I need to have our family photos taken since our last ones are 10 years old. I'll have to hire someone with good online reviews to take our pictures.

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10/10/2022 05:35:19 am

I appreciate you saying not to make threats of bad things happening before or during the session. I'd want to take my child's picture. I'll take your advice and look for a kid photo backdrop to make a nice setting for us.

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1/12/2023 07:35:10 pm

I am so glad you shared this information. It is very helpful for me.

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