A Quick Tip for Parents With Young Kids, From Your Friendly Photographer

Hello Parental Unit,

I just wanted to write to tell you that you don't need worry too much about how your kids look in the photos. Focus, instead, on looking naturally lovely yourselves. More often than not, when I'm reviewing the photos, I notice that the children look perfectly adorable and you're making this expression - O_________o - because you're trying to get them to look at the camera or some other such impossible task.

Haven't you learned by now that children will inevitably do the complete opposite of what you ask them? I personally do it to my parents all the time. Even now. :-D

Kids will be kids and I embrace their random spontaneity. Actually, I'd venture to say that's the main reason why I love photographing children: you never know what you're gonna get. I love that!

So don't worry about getting the "perfect" expression. Don't fret that they're not "behaving" properly, whatever that means. I imagine it's very strange for them to have me around in the first place and they just wanna have fun - and that's so awesome to capture in photos.

In fact, if you really want to help me out during the portrait session, relax and have fun with your kids! Run. Laugh. Interact with them naturally and just be yourselves. Trust me - you'll love the pictures if you relax and just enjoy the ride!

Sincerely,

Chung (Nguyen | Photographer)