12 Days of Christmas: Twins

Joy to the World

What a great job I have to meet and photograph great Atlanta families like this.  These little twin girls came into the world this year a little early.  I can’t imagine how scary that was or how life got turned upside down for their family.  I can only imagine…I just show up and get to see how perfect they are and capture some fun moments with them.  I know personally how hectic life can be with three kids but if everyone can stay healthy that is all that really matters.  This session was originally just to be for the twins to capture them while they were still little and do framed collages for their little bits and pieces (toes, fingers, etc.).  I’m so happy that it worked out for Dad and brother to be there too so we could get them all together for a family portrait.

I think having pictures made with your Dad is such a special thing (Mom too).  Even if you think the logistics of it all are a hassle to work out, you will be glad you did it in the long run.

My favorite kind of stuff: Just how do you switch two babies around between parents? A learned skill, I think?  I wouldn’t want them to ever forget what it was like having to juggle two little babies!  I’m so happy Mom has a good sense of humor and could appreciate a moment like this.  She actually included it on her Christmas card.  Love it.

Christmas Ideas:

Take pictures of those little details of your home every year at Christmas.  You might decorate and do the same thing every year or you might change things up and never be the same (like me – to some extent).  If you are reading this I bet you have a digital camera and that makes it so quick and easy. It is so fun to look back and see and/or it really adds to photo albums or books you put together.  I know it will be impossible to not have lots of pictures of your children on Christmas morning, right?  Make a point of actually shooting what Santa left as it was and the gifts by themselves.  Especially if you have little kids like the family above, it can all get away from you quickly.  To put it in perspective, here are some pictures my Mom took of me one Christmas. We will call them VINTAGE.  It’s not Instagram, folks, but real old pictures!  This won’t be a thrill for you but so fun for me to see my Grandmother’s house in the background and the toys I used to have that are now long gone.  Actually, we still have that Little People Town in the bottom left corner.  It is in my playroom. 🙂

Lastly, I’ll just say take LOTS of pictures of everything and then sit back and enjoy the moments of the day.  You don’t want to document it all so much that you actually miss out on the experience.

Merry Christmas!