One thing I always tell people when they ask how to get great pictures of their children is that you have to relate to them. Don’t be afraid to make a fool out of yourself and get a little silly. Most of the time when kid’s get around the camera they immediately want to slap on that forced “cheezy” smile. Your goal is to make them forget that the camera is there and really start a dialogue with you, and one of the best ways is to be silly, ask them silly questions, or sing silly songs. I frequently sing the “Wheels on the bus” song and change the sounds the animals make like the babies on the bus go woof, and that always gets cute, and most importantly, natural smiles for me. More than anything though I believe that you really have to like kid’s and be able to relate to them at their level to be able to get that perfect personality shinning through. Be silly, but also be really genuine, and you’ll be amazed at the results!