Christmas Studio Minis | Jones | Whitney Beth Photography | Utah Family Photographer
 

Bring on the Christmas! Next up on our Christmas Mini docket is my Brother and his family. Originally it was supposed to be just of the kids, but my niece, Ayla was not having it that day. As Jenna got Everest out of his car seat and dressed I tried to get some of Ayla. That little stinker made me WORK for it. Even going as far as to turn away when she started to crack and smile. We got a few cute ones by the tree, but as soon as we moved to the bed, major melt down! Luckily enough, Austin and Jenna's outfits for the day matched the kids, so I threw the whole family on the bed. Ayla had boycotted breakfast that morning and was hangry! She started to warm up while I tickled baby brother and when I saw that we were getting somewhere I had everyone move back to the trees. First we started with mom and dad standing, then I had them crouch, then Ayla stand... and before home girl knew what was happening I had sneakily moved mom and dad out of the picture and she was holding baby brother. Not only that, but we got the money shot! Both looking at the camera, happy and content! Boom! Not gonna lie, I am very proud of myself for the way I turned this 8 minute photoshoot around (they were late.) Ayla is usually my toughest critic and makes me earn every smile I get, but homegirl knows how to turn on the charm when she's looking at pictures of herself! Austin sent me a video of Ayla "oohing" and "ahhing" as she swiped through the gallery. I'm very happy with what we were able to get - and if this isn't proof that I can make your kid smile and have fun with pictures, I don't know what is!