Sometimes....kids just aren't in the mood for pictures. And I don't blame them one bit, I'm rarely in the mood to have my photograph taken; you have to dress up, you can't get dirty, someone is constantly fussing over your hair, and then there's this scary stranger with a camera that keeps clicking it in your face. I wouldn't like that either. But. Some kids can be coaxed out of their "NO You May NOT Take My Picture" mood, normally with an activity or game, or in this case, throwing snowballs at Pop Pop(who happened to be standing behind me in the studio). A little bit of patience, a lot of imagination, and plenty of encouraging from people they know and love can go a long way during a photo session with young kids. Once these two adorable cousins relaxed, we were able to get some great shots!