Photographing the reluctant teen

Teens are so like toddlers, once they get it in their head they aren't going to comply, it is the equivalent of the toddler stamp foot 'no'.


'look this way' and the sullen look to the right comes into play

'Give us a smile' and the sullen look to the left with the hand on face to spoil the shot.

The hand on face becomes the full eye cover.

Often followed by the full head cover

But I know if I stalk for long enough a sulk can actually be interpreted as a 'thoughtful and pensive'.

Child 4 - Mother 1 : still, I only need 1 and I'm happy!