I went into a false mirror room with my daughter when we visited an amusement park in Voronezh. This was a first time for her, and she really enjoyed it, but I think part of the fun was that I brought my camera and tried to snap as many photos as I could, capturing her reaction to the funny reflections.
This is a good example of how photography enhances everyday activities, not just by capturing memories, but by truly adding value to the experience. My three-years-old daughter is used to being photographed, and she likes the process of taking pictures. I can see rudimentary signs of acting in her behaviour in front of the camera. I wonder if her interest in photos will grow with age or she will eventually become annoyed with parents taking her pictures. I have seen examples of the latter scenario in our friends’ children, but hope that being aware of her reactions will help me avoid pushing the photography beyond the point where it would lose its fun aspects for her. I would love to pick the brain of someone like Elena Shumilova on how to achieve this balance.
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