"One of the most important factors in a picture is to create interest and emotion, to tell a story without any need for words.

When you're out taking photos and you have a cute family, a playful kid, or anyone else in front of you, try to get them to break free from the usual 'smile, say cheese' rules – leave that for the little ones.

Make them laugh for real! Tell them jokes about dad's socks or mom's bag (with their approval, of course :).

Oh, and here's an important tip: when you laugh with sound, it's heard even when the album is closed! It makes a significant difference to the photo!

You don't have to create a direct eye contact, but through the photo, you should feel the connection, the bond, and the interaction. Let them talk about anything in the world or even ask questions that provoke expressions. Learn to go with the flow with the child; never give orders like 'sit, stand, smile, cry...'—it just won't work. Get into their mindset, I promise you won't get bored because when you approach it this way, the photos naturally turn out more beautiful, more natural, and more flowing.

If it's a small child, try to engage them with an object or accessory they're holding. Ask them questions about it or even give them instructions on what to do with it. For example: 'Wow, maybe there's a driver inside the toy car?'

'It's amazing! You know, yesterday I saw a tiny bunny here. Do you want to go with Milly and look for it? Beauty! So, give her your hand, and you can quietly go so she won't run away...'

It works! It just works!

In the example picture above, I asked the kids to count how many leaves are on the plant in the girl's hand. Do you know how many there were? I don't! But does it matter to me? The main thing is that a beautiful picture came out (:"

!בואי ללמוד את כל הסודות לתמונה מקצועית וקסומה

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Before you go, I have one last tip!

Before turning off the camera, pose the model nicely. Take a picture or two, then say, 'Okay, we're done.' But right after that, snap a few more pictures as quickly as you can.

It doesn't always work, but when it does, it's perfect!

Why? Because despite all the tips I've given here (which are very helpful!), the questions we asked and the answers we got will suddenly bring a sigh of relief and flow in the most natural way...

Just like what happened to me in the next picture:"

"I told the kids to hold hands and come towards me, snapped a few pictures that didn't turn out as expected (after all, it was getting late...).

And then...

I told them, 'Okay, we're done, head home.'

And this picture came out just 2 seconds later!

Real dynamics and conversation between the boy and the girl, who thought they were on their way to the car (:

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