When I'm working with boys, the inevitable chat about obscene bodily functions usually works pretty well. With girls, it's great to get the giggles out with secrets or funny faces.
If the parents are willing, I'll ask them to get as close to my lens as possible and make a funny face or talk about something that they laughed about lately.
The more I work with my clients, the easier we connect and I know what makes them smile, or how to be serious.
I've shot Emilie and Sophia numerous times and they are so cute together. They are very close sisters and love to play games, dance and laugh. When I first met them, Sophia was very shy and reserved. Now she goofs around and feels very comfortable working with me. I asked the girls to tell a secret to one another. I have no idea what was said, but whatever it was, set the perfect precedent for the days shoot.
Here are some of my favorites.
This is a picture I took of the girls about a year and a half ago. It's still one of my favorite's. To me, it exudes "sisters" to a tee.
