Fun in the Sun... With a Few Photos on the Side! | Chilliwack Family Photographer

I really enjoyed working with this awesome family, last week. It was a family photo session that took over 6 months to happen (delayed by weather, busy schedules etc) but it was SO worth the wait. Not only are they very photogenic, but they are a family that take direction incredibly well... which helps my job a LOT!

An important thing to bear in mind, when shooting little kids, is that the session has to be fun and relaxed... and this may mean breaking some family rules for an hour, dropping the discipline, and let them dictate the pace. It is tough to bite your tongue when junior does not want to go in the same direction, keep their fingers out of their mouth, or sit how you want them too (I know... I am a parent too!)... but for an hour, I ask parents to "let it go", so that we don't end up with everyone having a miserable time, and finish early with an over-frustrated, sulky child and frustrated parents. It is a much more pleasant experience, for everyone, if we can all just relax and have fun for the session... and it makes for much better smiles in the photos!

Well, this family followed my directions to the letter, and we had a lovely stroll through the Heron Reserve, spotting turtles and making grass whistles ... and ended up with some beautiful, relaxed images in between the play.