Word has it that on Sat, 11 Oct 2003 16:45:44 GMT, in this august forum,
"Steven Church" said:

I take individual photographs of children at sporting events. A problem I
have (especially with 5 - 8 year olds) is getting them to smile. Are there
any suggestions / tips anyone could offer?

Smiling (not leering!) at them, then making funny faces or noises often
works. They have to be relaxed though. If the child is nervous or tense,
you're out of luck. Don't let mum or dad try to pressure them into
smiling, because it just makes things worse.

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