One of the most asked questions I get from other moms is “How do you get a toddler to stop moving and look at the camera?”
My answer is, you don’t. ;)
From when they start walking to about 5 years old, I have learned that children would prefer to ignore that you are there than to cooperate. It is through no fault of their own. I know that I do not rank high on the priority list when there is an empty field to run in or a playground close by.
The trick is to not stress out, don’t fight them, don’t ask them to do anything and just follow them.
Speaking from mom experience, the more I ask or tell my kids to look at me or pose, the less cooperative they are and the more they give me that “are we done yet?” look.
Some of my favorite images of kids (mine and others) are those when they are not looking at the camera. They tend to be more expressive in their expression and more relaxed when not looking at me.
The next time your getting frustrated by your children running around not cooperating with you, take a step back and just observe them rather than try to direct them. You will be more relaxed and so will they!
I’d love to see some of your images if you try this technique! You can email me at mrs@mrs-photography.com or share your link for where you have shared the images online.
Now get snappin! :)
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