I arrive. Mom and I create a space on the floor for dog and baby. We move the rug, adjust the lights. The camera gets drawn out of the bag. The dog gets bribed with his bone. The baby gets lowered into place....and!
Whoops. Okay. Patience. Deep breathing. Negotiation. She's too little to bribe with a lollypop or bubbles. So ... a kiss from mom. After a few tries, to no avail, we move her to a chair she loves to warm her up with the camera.
Getting better! A little more interest....and with Dad in the power position,
holding her attention, even a smile...
A few cries here and there, so we focus on the details....but we never get her back. She's the sleepiest little baby and not having it at all.
So perhaps a trip outside, a change of scenery, a few distractions, maybe even a doggy! Nope....sleepy...getting...sleeepier.....sllllleeeeeepppiiiier....
Until Dad holds her close, and......
zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz
What about you? Have you worried about a melt-down before a shoot? Has it happened during the session? How did it turn out? Post your experience in the comments section!
more soon,
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1 comments:
Stace,
As a former pro shooter and your dad, I can tell you I've encountered many melt downs in my career. I'm glad you kept shooting. Just because there aren't smiles in every picture doesn't mean they aren't adorable. In fact, this makes the event even more memorable. I hope your customers realize how precious these moments are and that the pictures of their baby expressing feelings the only way she knows how will be treasured 20 years from now. And by the way, the picture of the baby with the dad in the foreground is one of most beautiful compositions I have seen in a long time. A tribute to your unique talent with a camera!
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