~Getting the most out of your portrait session~

Many times when parents come in with their small children they feel the need to not only make sure their children behave, but they want their kids to display the best photogenic personality. At some places, where photographers are not as experienced, this is necessary. Because that is the norm at most department store studios many parents feel that it is normal everywhere.

At Dgalleries we have two experienced photographers that are very good with children. Often times the parents don't need to do anything when they bring their kids to visit us! Each session is an hour long and we design our sessions to meet the needs of each individual child. The photographers usually spend the first several minutes getting to know your child and making them feel comfortable. This in turn will make you feel more comfortable and be able to relax and know that you are going to get the best possible pictures of your child.

When there are too many directions given to the child it causes confusion and that confusion reflects in the pictures. The child does not know where to look or how to pose. It can also cause kids to become upset and cry.

When parents leave the direction and creativeness to our photographers they will be very pleased with the results. The child will be more comfortable and the pictures will reflect this.

So sit back and relax! Let the photographer do all the work! You just enjoy watching your child have fun and take FABULOUS pictures!

Here are some fun funky pictures of one of our fantastic tweens, Maddi!