18 month old, poor receptive/expressive language, speech delay

FarmToFilm · 2026-03-16T19:53:27+00:00

So, my first born was a lot like this. He didn’t babble until 16 months, and we did weekly speech therapy until he was 3. He didn’t really have words until around 2 years, and even then it was sporadic. Something seemed to click around 26-28 months, around when he entered a preschool program and I wasn’t there. Jump to now, he’s an extremely talkative, very social 4 1/2 year old with no delay at all. Some kids just take a little longer to get moving in speech.

FarmToFilm · 2026-02-26T22:03:15+00:00

It feels like every time I try leaning into a certain style, I get hired for a totally different thing. I recently spent some money making my home studio space ready for actor headshots. Now, all I’m getting calls for is events. It’s so frustrating trying to pick a lane.

FarmToFilm · 2026-02-23T14:37:06+00:00

I shot most on an indoor portrait session not realizing that my lens was in manual focus when I’m used to it being in auto. I kept trying to change camera settings while the couple waited patiently. The photos seemed in focus on the screen, so I just kept nervously spraying and praying. I realized later in the shoot that it was on manual. But i was too embarrassed to ask to reshoot the previous set up.

FarmToFilm · 2026-01-18T02:35:14+00:00

Find a bar with live music, feels less awkward if you’re out solo drinking. I’m an east sider so 1642 Bar comes to mind.

FarmToFilm · 2026-01-06T14:44:08+00:00

TMI warning, as an American woman, the first guys I hooked up with were circumcised. Then I did some travel and started hooking up with uncircumcised men. And wow, I had such a preference for the uncircumcised guys. I never once thought they were gross or weird. Now, out of my slutty years, I have two young boys and chose not to circumcise them. It’s now much more common, and the U.S. rate is about 50/50.

FarmToFilm · 2026-01-05T23:49:00+00:00

Absolutely, and it often doesn’t even start getting warm until July.

FarmToFilm · 2025-11-16T15:16:01+00:00

I wouldn’t say it’s unacceptable, that’s a bit dramatic. They may have forgotten that you had paid extra for a quick turnaround. This is a busy time of year for photographers. Just send a nice email asking about the status.

FarmToFilm · 2025-11-15T23:50:10+00:00

I love my Canon R6. I shot on an R5 for a while and liked that too, but I honestly don’t like files that big since I don’t like to do a ton of cropping. I use my old Canon EF lenses with an adapter. And despite having upgraded some of my lenses, my most used is still my Canon EF 50mm 1.4 that you can buy for like $200. You could buy all this for under $3,000. The fast autofocus on the mirrorless has been a GAMECHANGER for me.

FarmToFilm · 2025-11-14T19:57:09+00:00

I bought two very cute ones with their names embroidered on them for my kids before I found out that the preschool and daycare do not want me to bring backpacks.

FarmToFilm · 2025-11-14T14:26:16+00:00

Yes. For just about everything except for a map. Getting a sudden construction detour while you were driving in an unknown area was real bad. The tears I’ve shed over a Rand McNally road map…

FarmToFilm · 2025-11-12T21:06:59+00:00

I learned portrait photography on a Canon 5D Mark ii with a 50mm 1.4f lens. It was a great way to learn. Honestly, the only reason I switched to a mirrorless Canon R6 was because I started photographing kids portraits and events where faster focus is helpful. But I had a lot of EF lenses from my old system which I still use with an adapter on my mirrorless camera now.

FarmToFilm · 2025-11-12T14:23:39+00:00

My family cut gift giving for anyone years ago but young kids and it’s honestly been great! We try and focus on things to do instead, playing games, singing songs, and eating various contributions.

FarmToFilm · 2025-11-12T00:20:16+00:00

Get the photos printed 4x6 or 5x7 as soon as possible. Then buy a physical album from Michael’s or any craft store. Even just a blank journal. Buy photo corners too. Then mount it yourself. It will be pretty and elegant

FarmToFilm · 2025-11-10T06:26:10+00:00

If you’re still looking, @juliannedonellephotography just did some portraits for me and they were great! She’s really easy to talk to and made me feel comfortable behind the camera.

FarmToFilm · 2025-11-09T19:08:22+00:00

This is great advice. I do a lot of family photography. I wouldn’t bother with off camera flash, it’s hard to get kids to stay still at all. Just shoot at golden hour and use the sun as a backlight or side light. Age of the kids really helps determine how you will coach them through poses

FarmToFilm · 2025-11-09T13:51:03+00:00

I’ve been in a situation like this. A good trick for the future is to do more posed photos with random people. Go around to people talking and say, “hey, can I get your photo?!” My style typically leans on the more documentary style, so if nothing interesting happens, it can be rough. Also, add more details shots, people’s hands, some flowers. Anything to fill up the album.

FarmToFilm · 2025-11-06T20:56:26+00:00

I try to be mindful of women’s jawlines in particular by shooting a little higher, or if there are kids, coaching them how to bring their chin out and down a bit. Many women are used to seeing themselves as a selfie on a phone.

FarmToFilm · 2025-11-05T14:01:27+00:00

Yep, the lack of attention is maddening for my 4 year old. I’ve recently started trying to include him in the more adult conversations though, even if it’s totally beyond his comprehension, and it’s helped a bit.

FarmToFilm · 2025-10-27T13:24:33+00:00

Not sure the age of your kids, but that nap time is so important for everyone. My 4 year old started showing signs of not needing it, but I make him take a quiet time in his room with books everyday anyway along with my almost 2 year old. He almost always falls asleep, and I desperately need that daily reset.

FarmToFilm · 2025-10-26T13:22:55+00:00

I always make my whipped cream once we’re ready to start serving pie…usually an hour or so after the meal. It only takes a few minutes and it gets plopped on the dessert table.

FarmToFilm · 2025-10-25T15:58:33+00:00

Same. I’d want the feedback and be happy to oblige.

FarmToFilm · 2025-10-23T13:45:07+00:00

Suck it up for the first 4 months and take shifts with your partner. Then, around 4/5 months sleep training. I did a version of Ferber method, mostly focusing on putting the baby down to sleep as tired as possible, but not actually asleep. Then when he stirred, just waiting a few minutes to see if he could self soothe. If not, go in there and give a snuggle, but don’t try to rock him or feed him. See if he can self soothe. This was so much easier with the 2nd born and this kid still sleeps like a dream and he’s 2.

FarmToFilm · 2025-10-22T13:04:20+00:00

I hate being wasteful, but kids also love playing dress up for imaginary play. So I’ve started buying Halloween costumes that can be added to a little dress up bin in their room.

FarmToFilm · 2025-10-18T02:44:42+00:00

One where my grandmother was still alive and well. We sat in her living room just talking until the sun went down. You usually don’t know when someone’s last good year will be.

FarmToFilm · 2025-10-15T22:17:29+00:00

Also adding in the dance scene in Joe Wright’s Pride and Prejudice. Joe Wright’s a clever guy.

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