I love photographing children. Each one brings a new perspective to a shoot. Some are hard to work with and some are as easy as pie. Occasionally there is a specific pose the parent wants and that's fine with a cooperative child, but occasionally all the stars do not align correctly and it is difficult to get the perfect shot. On the other hand there are sessions with no preconceived desires or wishes and the shoot is free flowing. Either way, sometimes it's better to take a few moments and just let the kids play. It relaxes them in front of the camera and allows me to glimpse and work with their personality. I continue to snap away during these moments and often end up with the best shots of the day.

The moral of the story: just have fun. Memories can be created and captured every moment of the day and the best photos are those that truly record the joy of a child laughing at silly noises, dancing to their imagination, and simply being full of life and innocence. Here are a few of my favorite session images this week from those fun moments at the Goette Kid's Studio.