There are a few things to consider when photographing kids. First: What's the purpose... to get a great portrait to use for holiday cards or fine art or to just snap a moment that documents time. Second: what's the light like? Is it midday sun and too bright ...do you want to use flash or would it be better to find some shade and bounce light into the subject. Third and probably the most important: Child Behavior .. Will this 3 year old cooperate or just do her own thing... is she tired, hungry and can she express herself verbally. All things to consider and take in account...Kids just don’t think like adults... The world is tiny to them and they don’t work well with consequences...
Anything more then 5 minutes and we lose her.. so we walk in search of shade and changing locations often revives a little subject... but the walk is long and there are stops along the way.. a snack, a mommy hug and then just to smell the flowers (literally) .... I climb on the other side of the fence and voila an amazing moment just happens and her puppy is right behind...
Don't take a break just because they need it...
Remember your purpose or you lose the moment!
