Having the children involved in something other than the photo session allows them to be themselves. After kids reach a certain age it's much easier for them to take direction, as indicated by this more relaxed pose. Including a child's favorite hobby can make for a portrait that can reveal much more about their personality. A tender moment between a mother and baby. This portrait was made right outside the back door of the studio.
Some kids can really get into character.
His dad built this set just for this session. The set and the dress, along with sepia-toning the print made for a very nostalgic portrait. On location at the kid's home, we used their barn, lantern and rocking horse to create this old west portrait.