How To Photograph Your Children : Bribe Them!
Friday, January 04, 2013
It's Harper's 5th Birthday today and I decided to remember the day by taking pictures of the kids. Photographing children can be challenging. Getting them to stay still, for instance, is impossible. But there is one trick I've learned when I take pictures of my kids that you may find helpful. Bribery goes a long way! For these pictures I promised them big lollipops after they sat for a portrait in front a wonderful window leading to my office. We had a great time. Happy Birthday Harper! — Sean 
I recently photographed the Pettey family in Manitou Springs. Sean and I have known Don and Kate since before we had children. We even shared the same midwife. My daughter Abby, 7, is best friends with their oldest, Maeve. They share the same second-grade teacher, Mr. Smith, at Manitou Springs Elementary. For this shoot we spent a morning walking around Manitou and before our walk I took some time to make these intimate and personal portraits of both Maeve, 7, and Lilah, 5 1/2. Many thanks to the Pettey's for a great morning. Third grade here we come! — Cathy
If you're a parent of small children, then this is for you. Undoubtedly you've spent much of the year photographing your children with your iPhone. So much of the time those pictures are relegated to the computer or to Facebook. Here's an easy holiday gift idea. Select some of those pictures and use them in a photo calendar. Your family will love it! Tip: You can make beauitful photo calendars for under $10 at 
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