I love to get natural reactions from kids! If you book a shoot with me, you are not going to hear me say "cheese", instead you'll probably find a little bit of madness unfolds. The best feedback I can get from my customers is when they tell me I've captured their children's true personalities. Reviews like "you have managed to capture everything we love about him", "her character really shines through" and "the photos make me laugh every time I look at them, you've got their personalities right there" are always guaranteed to put a smile on my face!

So, how do I get these lovely reactions out of kids (stand by, I'm about to reveal my trade secrets here!)...

If you want to capture them as they truly are, then it goes without saying that you have to let them be themselves. Don't say cheese, have fun and try one of the tips below. Lastly (and it's no coincidence that I'm posting this on April Fool's Day), you have to be prepared to play the fool - most of my shoots end up with me or mum/ dad of the kids I'm photographing making getting a little bit silly - guaranteed to get kids laughing!

1. Creating silly combinations on their favourite food - 'worm pizza' or similar - lots of kids love this and will get involved making their own silly combinations up and giggling along.

2. Asking them embarrassing things about mum and dad, e.g. 'who's got the cheesiest feet?' It makes them laugh but they also love that they think they're revealing a family secret!

3. For younger kids, toddlers and babies, a game of peek-a-boo, with mum and dad popping out from behind me always gets a smile.

4. For older kids, I'll ask them their favourite joke. This one is actually a double-whammy - I'll get lovely thoughtful-looking images while they try to think of it, then a smile as they tell it.

5. If all else fails... tickle! I'm yet to meet a kid of any age that doesn't love tickles and I'll capture some lovely laughter while mum and dad get in on the fun.

I'm now looking for you to share your tips! What makes your kids laugh, what is guaranteed to raise a smile or a giggle? Tell me your kids' favourite jokes. Add yours in the comment section below - the one that gets the biggest laugh out of my 2- and 6-year-old will win a mini-photoshoot (45 minutes, on location in Windsor) with five printable digital images. I'll leave it open for the Easter holidays, so get your kids involved and get your jokes and tips in by midnight on Saturday 18th April 2015.

Over to you - make us laugh =D

Terms & Conditions: 1. Please enter by 'liking' my facebook page (Photography by Abi Moore on facebook) and posting a comment here. 2. Closing date 18th April 2015. 3. The prize is a mini-photoshoot (45 minutes) on location in Windsor with five downloadable printable images from the shoot. Maximum five people. Shoot to take place in June/ July 2015. 4. Prize has no cash value, and cannot be transferred or sold. 5. Winners will be notified via my facebook page and in reply to their comment on the blog.