There are times when my photo sessions don't always go as planned especially when we are talking about babies and toddlers lol. It is to be expected. We all have our grumpy days don't we? So what do we do? We plan another session and hope for success! I want my clients to come away from my studio and to be happy with what we have created together. It is my policy that if we are not successful the first time then we will do a reshoot at no charge. Afterall it is not always in our control as to what is going to happen on the day and I want you to love your images!
So, a couple of months ago little Miss. I. came into the studio, with her parents, for her photo session. This couple are so lovely. I first met them when they were pregnant with this energetic little bundle and I also photographed her when she was a baby. I really really love being their family photographer. To capture their little family growing at various milestones is very special. The advantages of finding a photographer for life is evident in this story as you will soon find out :)
On the day of the session Miss I. was a little unsure of this adventure. She started off shy and guarded and VERY attached to her precious Wrappy. Wrappy used to be a knitted bunny but with the stuffing all gone and no sign of any eyes, nose, mouth or even ears for that matter!... he now resembled a well loved piece of cloth which is barely holding itself together LOL AND we couldn't separate the two of them! (he's 'hiding' in this photo) She was also a little unwell that day too which didn't help. Once she settled in to the studio we alternated between periods of being unhappy to being VERY busy. It was a challenge :)
So, it was decided that we didn't really capture Miss I. in her true happy, cheeky self and rescheduled another session for a few weeks time. We chose a beach location in the hope that we could get some really lovely candid images as Miss I. always knows when the camera is coming her way and likes to do ANYTHING else except look in your direction hahaha.
This time she was happier to see me and I think it was helpful that she had already met me a few weeks previously. She busied herself amongst the flowers, bushes and gardens and danced and ran to her hearts delight. A lot happier this time. Her beloved Wrappy had also been weaned to night time but he was there in spirit :D
By the time they came back into the studio for their viewing Miss I. was happy to see me and chatting away. A now familiar place for her. This is my favourite image from their follow-up photo shoot. What a cheeky girl!
Thank you J & J! I'm so glad you love your images. I will be looking forward to next time!!