How to photograph a toddler...... part 2

My daughter had been fed, she was in a good mood.... on the way to the gym a quick stop at the studio for try #2 at her Valentine's Day photos were in order.  I figured why not?

My toddler has her own opinions and ideas as most toddlers do and she had her own agenda.

I decided to try the same outfit again, this time she wanted an accessory which was a belt from my robe as her headband.

She also did not want to cooperate with the setup I had in mind and decided to grab some paper flowers I had laying around on my desk.

As I mentioned in my first blog post, I am not against future blackmail images of my child.

After much patience and letting her be herself and a toddler, I somehow coaxed her into a pseudo setup of what I had in mind for her photos.

Again, with a toddler you most likely need to throw your perfect shoot ideas out the window as soon as this little person enters the studio.  You just need to follow their lead and laugh, because they are going to do what they are going to do.

With no meltdown this time, I somehow coerced her into holding the heart pillow.....

Still didn't get any of the shots I had in mind, so I guess the 3rd time is the charm!  I'm going to make Daddy come to the studio with me and we will try again.

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