Re: Say Cheese?

Some of my best pictures I have taken are candid or "real" life without a lot of posing.  I prefer a more natural look to the people in my photos.  To get real young children to smile though, I use something to fan them lightly and that seems to work.  Otherwise the fake sneeze has worked too.  Included is one of my favorite Addie pictures that shows that “real” look.

 

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Re: Equipment

I shoot with a Canon and I love it!  I used a Kodak prior to my Canon xTi 400d.  I really loved that camera too, but it is the first semi-DSL I learned on, so I feel as though I should honor it with some loyalty.  Once I switched to a full functioning DSL it was a bit tough to get used to.  As are most "new" things, but with some practice and patience, I can now say I really love it.  I have 3 lenses I generally use.  I have the "standard" kit lens, a 75-300mm and a 50mm.  I seem to find myself more apt to pick up the 75-300mm because I love the candid opportunities you can get with it and some macro, but for portraits, my first choice is the 50mm.   

  

Say Cheese?

How do you get people who don't like getting their photo taken to cooperate?  I use a funny voice with kids, what are your tips?

Equipment

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