How to Get Real, Genuine Smiles From Your Kids

Kids are completely unpredictable. They can be so adorable and easy going and laughing uncontrollably one minute, and the next minute, turn that charm off completely. They will typically smile for you all day long until you put them in front of a camera, then they freeze up like a deer in headlights. We want to avoid the gritted teeth and bug-eyed forced smiles during our session.

Forsyth Park provides such a great backdrop for family photos. The park is full of big oak trees draped in moss, the grass is beautiful and green, and the streets surrounding the park make great spots to dip into for a few classic southern city photos. Downtown Savannah is so dreamy when the street lights come on at night.

I love a classic Savannah wedding! Ford and Mary Rutland planned an iconic southern wedding. They opted to out of a first look which created such a wonderful buzz during getting ready. They decided to see each other when the big church doors opened for their ceremony. One of my favorite things about the day was how all of their family and friends made the trip to Savannah to celebrate with them.

When 18 month old toddlers show up to sessions, you never know what you are going to get. I always let them lead the session and just follow them around. Merritt was the cutest little doll baby! She waved at every single person that walked or rode by on a golf cart. Bluff Drive was the perfect spot for the McCarthy’s Family Session. Merritt is comfortable there since they often go on family walks along the water there.