Special Needs Photographer

If you don’t have a special needs child, it has probably never occurred to you that not all places or services are going to work well with you.  But those with special needs kiddos, especially those with kids on the autism spectrum know that they need to do their research.  I’ve heard so many stories from clients of nightmare experiences with photographers.  And I’m not bashing them.  I’m just glad my clients decided to search for a special needs photographer.  And while I truly love working with all special needs kids, I have a special place in my heart for those on the spectrum.

This lovely mom wanted some pictures of her and her son who is on the spectrum.  After a little bit of warm up time where I quickly learned things to and not to say, I got him laughing.  He had a great sense of humor and was all for laughing with his mom.  We started with pictures of them together to get him used to being in front of my camera and under the lights.

 

But it was easier getting them laughing.  I think he was telling her jokes here.

 

He was full of laughter and smiles as he tried to make me laugh with zany jokes.

 

Now this next one was all his idea.  He insisted we take a picture of him in his rain coat.  To which I said, “why don’t we just make it snow, then?”  He loved the idea. I  think this was back to when it was snowing and not raining LOL

 

And one last one with this setting before he was done with me – as he announced. LOL

 

If you would like more information about Firefly Nights Photography’s experience in working with special needs kids, check out our Special Needs information.  We welcome the opportunity to talk with you about your individual situation to make sure we are the right special needs photographer for you.