A vintage session

Mathew is an adorable little boy who turned 3.  Last fall, I wanted to do a vintage birthday session with him wearing a newspaper boy hat and suspenders.  His mom loved the idea and we went forward  (I love props and telling stories with my images).  We met in Greynolds Park in North Miami Beach, a great park with lots of trees, a beautiful wood boat house and great big lakes.  It is the perfect place with lots of creative opportunities.  

One thing I learned is that when you photograph children you are at their mercy.  Mathew decided that he wanted to wear his fire truck boots that day.  I asked his mom to bring some of his favorite things but I didn't realize that he was so attached to his boots!  LOL... Having two little girls myself  I went with the flow. I let Mathew move along and explore the park.  I took a few pictures of him with his boots and then bribed him with a lollipop to take some of the rest with the vintage outfit I had for him.  Mathew was great and he was such a happy, vibrant kid.  I always try to make it a fun experience.  After all it is about capturing people at their best and as parents we want to capture our kids in their child like  essence.  

His fire truck boots.  If you can't beat them join them.