a shy moment | Miami Family Photographer

This is how I feel right now.

The above picture was taken with the first digital SLR camera I had. I was babysitting this little one and his sister. During my time with them he would take me to his toy room and show me each any every toy’s function. Time and time again. This little mask, even though I’m sure that with no pressure he wouldn’t mind having on, was the one thing he wouldn’t play with. So as stubborn as I can be, I knew I wanted a picture… of him wearing the mask. And then I asked him, “Luke, can you put that mask on…. it’s dangerous to play with tools without your eye mask… And I wouldn’t want you to get hurt”. { I don’t ever feel guilty for tricking kids into getting the shot I want. I reason that it’s for their own good in the long run. } He did and it embarrassed him that the trick worked, I took the picture and he took the mask off. I then knew I could convince little ones with my witty charm to do anything. Photographing children needs to be a game for them. Fun. And above all I’ve learned, not bossy. They have feel like you are one of them, on their level. They will give you the world if they feel its on their terms. I enjoy shooting all kinds of sessions, but next to births, little people have stolen my heart. It’s Thursday and I’m in the process of album design. I want to be out there shooting instead of sitting at home in my office. My mind is hungry for a challenge. I want to work. I want to stay busy. I thrive when I’m wrapped with deadlines and high expectations. Gimme some of that.