My DD is very serious and NEVER smiles during meets. The professional pics I have gotten always look like she is impaling herself on something sharp. It appears the girls that have equal routines and smile seem to get a little extra. But I know there is a ton that goes into scoring and maybe I am missing something but in any other place in life we are encouraged to win people with our smiles. I am just curious as it won't change her seriousness about the meet anyway.