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Have any of you photographed child models before? If so, what do you like the most about working with kids? What do you like the least? Any horror stories? I would imagine that shooting with children could be a lot of fun since they are so full of energy but eventually they'll throw a tantrum or something.

I'd be interested to hear what your experiences working with kid models has been like!

Working with kids it fun but really challenging.  You get kids that are:

1. Professional, very aware

2. Not so professional, emotional, erratic

Then you also get parents that fit into the above!!!!!!  Children are always crying, sulking, pooing, sleeping - its quite a challenge.  Occasionally you get an angel who just knows how to behave.