Vivienne is turning two, and her Mimi booked a Portrait Session to celebrate.

As you know, a two-year-old will not be still. How do you keep them in the same place, long enough to create a few photographs?

The solution: a ladder! This age loves to climb, so a ladder positioned just right keeps them in the sweet spot of lighting and sets me up for a series of great shots while they climb around. (Mom and Mimi were inches away on either side for safety).

It was pouring down rain that morning, and Mimi had brought in an umbrella that Vivi kept wanting to play with. Rather than discourage her, I thought it would be cute if she played with it. This unplanned photograph ended up being one of Mimi’s favorites in her Collage (scroll down to see).

For a moment, Vivi grew tired and wanted her momma. Momma ended up choosing this sweet photograph as a favorite in her Collage.

With so many good photographs to choose from, Mimi and Momma decided to go with a Signature Canvas Collage. Mimi chose her favorite images:

And Momma chose her favorites:

Displaying photographs of your children in your home helps children feel loved and valued. Being two is such a sweet stage, and these Signature Canvas Collages will only grow more precious to Mom and Mimi over the years.

What do you think about Vivi’s Birthday Portraits? Email me and let me know.