For those who think the index finger and biceps are the only muscles that get a workout during a photo shoot, this next post pretty much sums up what’s it like photographing children between the ages of one and two.

And to that I only have two words:  good shoes.

Yep. You can attempt to “pose” the new little walkers – and lightning fast runners – to your heart’s desire, but at the end of the day, it’s their world. And what a big, big world it is to someone this small. I always tell parents during these sessions that, although it may feel like we’re running  a marathon and playing crazy games of chase (more like avoid the girl with the big lens) and not getting any great shots, I’m getting great stuff here, there and everywhere the whole time.

Meet Stella. Future track star. Girl of a thousand beautiful faces. Keeper of mom’s heart. Busy, busy little bee. (She’s also my 2010 Image of the Year Blog/Facebook drawing session winner from January).

LOVE these outfits from Matilda Jane (www.matildajaneclothing.com)! If you’ve got a little girl and a session coming up, I highly recommend you check the latest line out.

Playing around with texture and a vintage color wash here: