Don’t be. I’m prepared for the liveliest of toddlers. I specifically design sets in my studio to contain and entertain these energetic subjects!

Here’s a real-life example to look over. For this toddler’s 2nd birthday, 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?

One 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 her granddaughter kept wanting to play with. Rather than discourage her, I thought it would be cute if we let her play with it for pictures. This unplanned photograph ended up being one of Mimi’s favorites!

After a few minutes of active play, she 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. Don’t worry about how your toddler will act; worry about missing this precious part of childhood!