Welcome to the next Stage of Life! This is the one that parenst remember most vividly - for both the god and the bad! Independence is the key motivating factor, they want to walk by themselves, feed themselves, and they want to choose ther own clothes, and nothing is going to stop them! Often this stage is complemented by the birth of another sibling into the family, and as the prospect of pre-school draws closer, you realise that your baby has turned into a Toddler!

15 MONTHS to 18 MONTHS

Never far from Mum or Dad, and still a bit insecure about meeting new people, a toddler is into everything. The contents of Mum’s purse is never safe, and it appears that they have mastered all of the TV remotes - something that you still need to come to terms with yourself! No button is left unpushed and a computer keyboard is the ultimate prize. Switching between full bravado and snuggling clinginess, at this age, the relationship between father and child has been cemented. Whether it is the rough and tumble of hugs and wrestles, or the giggles of playing private games, Dad’s strong arms are a place of refuge and saftey. A fine art Black and White relationship portrait will capture these moments forever.

TWO YEARS

Two candles on the cake and your toddler starts this stage mature, calm and coordinated. Their understanding of language has developed and they can let you know what they want. Rituals are starting to develop, and everything stops until you can find their favorite cup, any old teddy bear won’t do and you better not leave it at a friends house or you will be doing a late night dash! Most of the time they want to please you and are starting to understand concepts like time and sharing - even if they aren’t that good at it right away. They are full of emotion and expression, and they have an opinion which they are not afraid to share with you. Pictures in the park or at a favorite location, with parents, siblings, cats and dogs are just the thing!

THREE YEARS

This is the age of make believe and roleplays and having photographs taken at this stage will be an adventure. It cn be an unpredictable age, and it is important to come to the photography session with your mind open to the possibilities. A three year old’s version of how the day should progress can be very different to an adults, and it is important to relax into it so that you are ready to captitalise on the moments that are presented rather than being fixated on some pre-concieved outcome.