Lovey Dovey

So I decided I wanted to tweak my shooting style a little.  I want more emotion out of my session.  So of course I needed someone to help me practice and get what I wanted.  So I called up some friends of mine.  When I explained what I wanted and showed them my ideas I said bring your "lovey dovey" faces.  Well that caused lots of laughter and believe it or not I got those lovey dovey faces, even though they swore they didn't do lovey dovey faces.  Thanks again so much Meg and Ferg for letting me practice on you guys.  I loved how the images turned out!

Here are a few favs:

Santa Session - Why choose a photographer over the Mall

Photos with Santa are a magical experience for kids.  Santa mini sessions with KRP Photography and Santa Rock of DE are a one of a kind experience and make memories that will last a lifetime.

So why choose a professional photographer over the mall for your Santa photos.

Mall                                                      VS                   Custome Photo Session                            
-You are rushed with Santa                                        - You have 30 minutes of one on one time
- You only get 1 pose option for prints                     - You get multiple poses
- Only get to sit on Santas lap                                   - You get to walk and play with Santa
- Have to wait in long lines                                        - No line to wait in you book the time you want
- Cant do pets & kids together                                  - Pets are welcome, Families too, not just kids
- Different Santa each location/year                          - We use the same awesome Santa each year

Session Tips:


1.  Trust the Pros - Santa is a pro and has been taking photos with kids for years!  Trust Santa to
      bring out the smiles from them.  Dont stress about it before your session, your child can sense
      that and could become scared of Santa.

2.  Read Santa Books - If your little one has stranger anxiety, start reading Santa books a few days
      before the visit.  Build up the excitement and get your little one used to Santa

3.  Prevent the figits - Dont dress your kids in something uncomfortable.  While cute outfits make
     great photos, you dont want it to stop the smiles.  Find a mix of adorable and comfortable.

4.  Stage the Set with Positivity - Try not to say "Dont be afraid" or "Santa isnt going to hurt you."  
     Again let Santa do the warm up work.  Private sessions means we have time.  Santa will work
     with your child to eliminate the fear.

5.  Embrace the tears - There will be many years of Santa visits when your child is overjoyed at
     meeting him.  If you child is little and starts to cry - enjoy it.  The most memorable visits are the
     photos with the giant screams.  If it is you this year, enjoy... it will most likely only be once.

The Holidys are quickly approaching.

There is still time to book a Santa Mini Session with KRP Photography and Santa Rocks of DE.

Santa Session:  $95
Included 30 minutes Session
CD of Images with Print Release
Location - Carousel Farms

If you would like to book a session or have any questions please email or call KRP Photography.
krpphotography@comcast.net
302-351-5158

Thank you.

How to get Natural Smiles from Children

Everyone has that moment where you are all set for you photos, hair is done, clothes are pressed and clean, you have the perfect location and then you get ready to take the photo and you get that wonderful cheesy smile.  The one everyone has gotten at some point ( even myself as a professional photography get that smile from my son).

You think to yourself how can I get a real smile.  Here are a few tips.
1.  Act Silly - Do anything to make them laugh for real, sing a silly song, make faces, jump around. 
     The sillier you feel the better response you will probably get.
2.  Don't Say Cheese - Say anything else, pickles, pizza, puppies, etc
3.  Don't Smile ( or do any face BUT smile) - tell the kids not to smile and usually they start to laugh
     or have them make their favorite silly face, then you make yours and it should cause the giggles.
4.  Make the session fun! - take breaks, make it a game, run around all the things to keep the kids
     busy but ready to take a photo here and there.
5.  Seeing is believing - if all else fails show them a photo of the silly smile and a good smile so they
     can see the difference in the two.

Here area  few of my favs: