How to Make a Child Smile in a Photo
Photographs are a popular way to capture childhood memories. However, getting a child to smile for a picture can be challenging. Candid shots of children are the easiest to take and smiles can be captured without the child knowing. Professional photographers offer several suggestions to encourage children to smile for more formal photographs.
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Preparation
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Take several steps to prepare your child before the photo shoot. Dress him in comfortable clothes, feed him and have the photo shoot after a nap. These factors will improve the child's mood, making it easier to elicit a smile.
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Bring along the child's favorite item or toy, particularly if it brings him comfort. If possible, take the photograph in a familiar environment where the child is most likely to relax.
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Stand near the photographer and make silly noises and movements to attract the child's attention and encourage a smile. Use toys or other props that amuse the child.
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Use costumes and props in the photograph to make it more fun for older toddlers and children. Take the child's picture outside to make his environment more interesting.
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Take your pictures quickly, as children have a short attention span. Promise a reward afterward if the child will cooperate and smile in the picture.
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References
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