When your mom is a photographer, you get your photo taken a lot. But there are some perks — location scouting might mean a trip to a new park or playground. And you get to try out the new toys that will be used as future props.

Have you heard of Tattlys? When I saw these temporary tattoos, I knew I’d want to include them in some portrait sessions. I bought these for a future client’s birthday shoot, but I wanted to try some out first. Enter Max. He picked out the bear as his favorite in the menagerie batch by Amy Blay.  And in between playing in the backyard last night, I got a few pics.

And inevitably, he wanted to take some photos as well. Here’s a portait of me he assisted on. Kid’s got a good eye.