During an outing at the beach, I brought along my good camera (read: not my iPhone) with the intention of getting a great, frame-worthy picture of my two young children playing at the beach together. I was armed with some valuable tips on photographing siblings, matchy-matchy bathing suits, and a beautiful day. I got this. But if, like mine, your kids have different plans for your photo shoot, then I've detailed a few tips for still capturing that money shot. Who needs a professional photographer anyway?
Look at that natural light. Let's do this.
Hey! Hey! Look at Mommy!
What's wrong? Oh, you don't like the sand.
No problem. Everyone stand up.
Yoo-hoo! I said stand up!
PLEASE STAND UP!
Wait, where are you going? Come back here!
Oh, wait! Maybe I'll get one of those cute running action shots. Good! Run toward Mama!
Whoa! You ran a little too close there, bud! Back up.
Maybe we need just some props?
All right. Bad idea. Everyone put down the props!
Too close again. Back up, buddy!
Seriously? Honey, get out of the picture!
OK, now that's cute . . . ah, come on, lady!
OK, how about we just hug and look at Mommy?
Bud, put your arms down.
OK, why do you guys keep doing that with your arms?
Look at Mommy! (Cue snapping and whistling.)
LOOK AT MOMMMMMMMMMY! (Cue even louder clapping.)
OK, that's a wrap. Surely, we got a good one, right?