While sometimes sibling images are the most challenging for a photographer they can be and often times are the most rewarding.  With newborns, I know that they will (at least eventually) fall asleep and I can work with them.  It may take some patience, but they will.   With a toddler, well…you never know what you are going to get.  When Lola and her big sister Evie came into my studio I would say that Evie was a little less than enthused about being a part of the photo session.   Despite mom and dad begging and pleading, she just wasn’t having it.   Fortunately, being the mom of a former toddler, now pre-schooler, I know a few tricks.   First, I had to develop a relationship with her.  We chatted, we laughed, talked about Sofia the first.  Then, I brought out the big guns, my fruit snacks (with approval of mom and dad.)    Once we got a couple clicks in and she saw her adorable little face on the back of my camera Evie was ALL for getting her picture taken and really, it’s no wonder why…look how adorable she is?    After Evie and Dad left Miss Lola became the star of the show and all I can say is that with these two cuties, these parents are going to be in trouble in 12-15 years 🙂