Here is what I know from my experience as a mother: little boys cannot sit still. And here is also what I know from my experience as a photographer: you don’t want them to. Let me have their moments, let them have their goofs, because it makes them happy and a happy child in a portrait is a wondrous image.

Here are some images from Bennett’s portait session in studio, phootgraphed and edited as a fine art portrait in a vintage style. I prefer simplicity in portraits and to allow the subject to really be seen. I think that is important with children because who they are now quickly changes as they mature.

Twin boys and their session with fine art portraiture in studio. It is a classical styling and one that adds a sense of gravitas to the image.

Kids take their sports seriously - so why not have their team pictures show them to be the MVPs that they are? Beats pasted-on smiles while standing in a row!

“Put me in, Coach - I’m ready to play today.” Holden and Coleman, two young men with a love of baseball, were photographed in black and white, aptly demonstrating that ball is life and not to be taken anything but seriously. Child’s play IS a serious matter to children, and wouldn’t you rather have images that reflect that than fake, “nice” smiles? Let’s capture your child’s personality!

Joseph’s mom allowed me to do a formal studio session with the birthday boy but even better, she did not have to bring him to my studio - the studio came to him! Read this post about how it can be done and made easier for families with young children. And check out Joseph’s style - just a year old and already a fashion influencer!