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There\u2019s something about this happy child portrait that makes me smile every time I look at it. There\u2019s absolutely no posing, no \u201csmile for the camera\u201d- just completely uninhibited laughter. A real LOL moment!<\/p>\n

Family photography in your local park<\/h2>\n

I captured this wonderful moment during one of my London family photography sessions. The photoshoot took place in the family\u2019s favourite local park. It was a location where the two girls in the family obviously felt really at home and comfortable. After taking a variety of family portraits in several spots around the park it was time for some individual portraits. When I do my family photography sessions I always try and get photos of the whole family together, some of the children together and some of each child on their own. This gives the family a large selection of images to choose from when they decide what products they\u2019d like to purchase after the session.<\/p>\n

How to capture a happy child portrait<\/h2>\n

When photographing each child on their own I take some photos of them looking at me. Then I try and get some more candid shots, which show the true nature of the child and produce really natural, genuine, unposed portraits. I have various ways of encouraging them to relax in front of the camera. First I tell them all my worst jokes (and I\u2019ve got a lot of bad ones!) to raise a few smiles. I also ask family members to stand behind me and join in the fun. I can\u2019t remember what exactly it was that produced this amazing laughter, but I suspect it might have been some fantastic\u00a0dad-dancing! Sadly, as I\u2019m always taking the photos, I miss out on the hi-jinks going on behind me! Whatever it was that happened I\u2019m so glad it did, as it produced this wonderfully happy child portrait.<\/p>\n

If you\u2019d like your children photographed in a natural, genuine way in your favourite location please do get in touch. More examples of my relaxed children\u2019s photography can be found here London Children\u2019s Photographer<\/a><\/p>\n

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