This morning I had the honor of photographing a lovely couple with the most adorable baby boy!  Nicholas was entertaining, laughing and giggling the entire time.  There is just nothing more therapeutic when you are feeling blue than the pearls of laughter coming from a 7 month old.  Here is a tip for entertaining a baby.. cat and dog toys.  Yes,  cat and dog toys make GREAT tools for entertaining even the most difficult child.  I personally love anything that squeaks.  Feather dusters (clean ones), squeaky balls, and bubbles also work.

 

Bambi (Bambam to the kids)Cantrell

Last weekend, I had the honor of photographing a couple of 8 year old twins.  Can I say what a blast!  All we did the entire session was giggle and laugh.  8 is such a terrific age!  Old enough to know how to behave, but young enough to still enjoy the innocence of youth. Both of these girls had braces but were unconcerned, both got a teency weency bit dirty, nope, didn't phase them.  I've learned a couple of things from giggly little girls that I think I will apply to my own photo session tomorrow with fellow photographer, James Fidelibus.  You see Jim is going to take my portrait.  Something I really hate to do.. but it has to be done.  I am going to relax, have fun, and pretend for just a moment, that I am an 8 year old with braces who is not afraid to get a bit dirty. :)

 

Bambi Cantrell

(Photos will follow tomorrow of my session, and I hope a few from this one..I must get my

clients permission first.)