Sharon, Jason, and Zachary celebrate Emma's First Birthday

So many babies are celebrating first birthdays these past few weeks, and I’m honored to be capturing them!  One of the things I love about shooting these sessions is that although the elements are similar, the photos never are, because each family and each child brings their own unique personality to the mix.  And there was plenty of personality here!  From the moment we were introduced as we were getting out of the car, Zachary and I were talking like old friends.  He invited me over to his house to see his bumblebee flowers, and we took turns coming up with photo ideas and poses.  Emma babbles quite a bit too.  I’m sure she can’t wait to have conversations with her big brother!  After successful family photos, we took some of Emma by herself, and mom had such fun props planned!  She then tried her cake, which she could have cared less about, and finally she got to clean off in the bath, which she loved!  Happy birthday little lady!

Bella’s First Birthday Portraits

This little lady recently reached her first birthday, and will be celebrating with family and friends this coming weekend, so we met this past weekend for some first birthday portraits, including a cake smash and splash.  We could not have asked for a lovelier evening.  According to her parents, Bella is normally all smiles, but as it was later in the day and she was tired, she gave me a mix of more thoughtful expressions and smiles, which I just love.  Another special element is that at Bella’s newborn and 6 month photo sessions, she wore the pearls and scarf, which belonged to her aunt, of blessed memory, and we incorporated them again for her first birthday.  Can’t wait to celebrate with you and capture all the fun of your party this weekend!

Dana, Rob, and Maya celebrate Andrew’s First Birthday

I met this beautiful family at the park to capture Andrew’s first birthday portraits.  We enjoyed a morning of gorgeous Florida fall weather – 82 degrees instead of 89 with relatively low humidity, and beautiful light!  To us, this is heaven!  We captured some fun family portraits, followed by a cake smash and bath.  Big sis got in on the action of the cake smash, and also the splash!  I can’t believe they both fit, but I’m glad they did, because they had a great time, and looked adorable doing so, which gave me some great moments to capture! 

Mason’s First Birthday Family Photos

I’ve had the pleasure of photographing this family since I started my business, and it’s been fun to watch them grow, from Xander just older than Mason is now, to Xander at 2 with mom pregnant with Mason, to now Mason’s first birthday!  We met at the beach to capture this family, as I know big brother loves to play, and what better place to run and play than the beach?!  Mom did a great job picking out a colorful balloon bouquet and creating a 1st birthday chalkboard.  I also loved Mason’s 1st bday tie.  After thoroughly enjoying his cake smash and getting some help from his big brother, both boys rinsed off in the ocean, providing a perfect photo finish!  Can’t wait to see you all again for your next celebration!