If you have a toddler, you’ve made it through the toddler years, you know.  YOU KNOW.  It’s that transition from baby to kid.  They are gaining all this independence, yet they are still working on things like fine motor skills and talking.  It can all be very frustrating.  Hence, melt downs.  And since I’ve survived three toddlers, I know all about the melt downs.  I also know about how cute toddlers are.  How those chubby little dimpled hands eventually stretch out into adult hands.  And the way they say new words makes you want to repeat them, even though they’re not correct.  But, it’s just so stinkin’ cute.

So, when I plan out a toddler session, I’ll ask you, when is the best time for their schedule?  I know that lighting is important, but more important than that is your toddler is in a good mood.  I can work with lighting, but I can’t photoshop a smile.  I also work fast.  I don’t take similar shots over and over.  Once I know I’ve got it, we’re movin’ on.  And toddlers appreciate this.  We keep the session fun and light-hearted and you get all the heart-melting shots like these…

You can also check out this adorable family session taken in Orange County.