^^^^ True, that.
For a better picture opportunity, have your big guy hold the little guy opposite a large window, preferably north-facing, to have both illuminated by a large light source (the open window). Might have to scrunch yourself along the wall, to have the light slightly behind you, but that would be very flattering light. Remember: 1) Concept {take picture of my pride and joy} 2) Staging (find a big open window with glare-free light, and a large couch/bed/soft place facing the light, then put subjects when the light washes over them} 3) Execution {get the heads closer together, have them look at you, laugh, click} 4) Post-process {upload to computer, run a little toning, check the sharpness, crop out extraneous stuff} Now post.