i forgot to put, this shoot was one i organised and paid for, dh made no effort to re-organise the first photographer.

we had the shoot in the botanic gardens, so at least had greenery that was green (we've been classified as "in drought" for 12 years here, so most places are brown).

i brought a ball and thought, action shots of her playing would be good. but she was too fast for photographer.

if i did it again, i would have brought books for her to pour over, she will sit happily for a long time, leafing thru the pages. She loves sorting things too. so that would have kept her still for the photographer. live and learn hey?

the photographer told me on the day, two year olds are the hardest to photograph, they are busy off exploring everything. immobile bubs are easier, cos at least they stay on their rug, not having to be chased. i didn't realise all this before.

i hope to have the photos to share soon, i'm trying not to be impatient, was promised them three weeks ago, but the photographer has had sick kids to deal with.