Most sessions start out with the photographer just snapping away, or directing.
Because I don’t do that…
the vibe is entirely different.
If the family is feeling uneasy or awkward, I just put my camera down.
We chat until they have relaxed and realize Im not going to direct, pose etc.
I usually ease in.
If a child is performing for me, because I need to be a fly on the wall, I ignore them until they forget I’m there.
All you have to do, is BE TOGETHER.
Focus on your normal activity together.
Trust me fully. and just be in the moment.
Because of how I “run” sessions (or don’t 😉 ha)
they just naturally occur. Everyone is focused on just playing or being together.