Having two young kids of my own I know first hand, from both sides of the camera, how difficult it is to get little ones to sit still for a family portrait. Usually what ends up happening is you never get any one looking at the camera at the same time, a whole lot of frustration, and maybe some tears. It’s understandable… the kids just want to play, run, and jump. That’s what they do. Wearing uncomfortable clothes, trying to stay clean, not getting a nap, and sitting still are a perfect formula for some crankiness. On the other hand, the joy and energy that comes out when they get a chance to run around a playground or a park always leads to photo magic. So I say let the kids loose!
My day with the Magboos was simple yet lively. We knew the kids and we knew what would work. So we let them loose at a local playground close to their home. I loved running around with them and catching their faces as they felt the rush of freedom. At the end of the day I got tons on pictures and some great smiles. They took on the park with full energy and were more than happy to show it with quick smiles for the camera right before they zoomed away. And as soon as they were done it was a quick 5 minute ride back home to get some snacks and reset.
The location wasn’t fancy, it was just a park with slides and swings. But I wasn’t there to take pictures of the location, I was there to capture joy and that’s what we found.
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