Make the goal of your photographs to show love and connection, says photographer Charlene Louw from Alberton, Johannesburg. When the love you capture is real, the photo will pull at your heart strings. There is an “Ah!” moment that means you can see the love, or feel the cuteness.
You can achieve this, even with your cellphone, Charlene says.
Tips for taking the perfect snaps
1 TURN IT INTO A GAME
One way to ensure your little ones are enjoying themselves is to turn the shoot into a game. This can be done in several ways, especially for babies and toddlers. Charlene’s top tip is to simply tell them they can't catch you and run off, then photograph them as they pursue you
