Unruly/crying children during portraits

[waday]

No one has stated the obvious: Just don't work with kids.

but, but, but, stun guns and cattel prodding them sounds like much more fun. Admit it....

Yes, as long as they don't whine/cry even more afterwards...

That's where the whiskey comes into play. A little for you, a little for them, a little more for you.

Wait, there's alcohol involved? That's a different story.

 

[ronlane]

secret ingredient to fine art and portrait photography...

 

[waday]

This is the reason I stink at portraits.

 

[table1349]

Valium, Gets the little boggers to cooperate every time. Their forced smiles look more natural as well. Plus it helps the stressed out moms/dads/moms/dads/boyfriends/girlfriends/grandparents/aunts/uncles, whom ever happens to be in attendence.

 

[snowbear114 46]

A good amount of Benadryl a bit before the shoot - it's legal for their age group and you don't need a prescription. You might have to duct gaffing tape them to the chair, though.