Colin was a perfect little guy for his First Birthday Session! He was such a good boy and certainly earned his cupcake icing at the end. I love his gorgeous eyes and chubby little toes. Colin will turn one on February 5th and celebrate with a lumberjack themed party...so fun!
Leighton is One! - First Birthday/Family Photography in Marshall Twp.
Chunky baby boys in overalls are one of the best things in life!
Sweet, little Leighton kept the smiles coming for his First Birthday photo shoot. It always makes me laugh to see the little things that make a baby smile. For Leighton, it was Veggie Straws and the Bonanza theme song.
I had so much fun photographing this family. They were absolutely picturesque with the early autumn sunset providing the perfect backdrop. They made my job super easy - the hardest part was choosing my favorite shots (and resisting from squeezing their adorable son)!
Happy 1st Birthday, Leighton!
Vinny is Two! - Birthday Session in Cranberry Twp.
"Oh Two-dles!"
I can't believe my baby boy is 2! I'm filled with mixed mommy emotions. Part of me is so sad to see the little baby fading away (although, the chubby cheeks haven't gone anywhere), and part of me is excited to finally be able to interact more with him, take him places like amusement parks and museums, and carry on little conversations with the little person I created. Motherhood truly is such a powerful thing. Everyone tells you it changes you, but until you experience it yourself, you don't fully understand just how much.
Vinny's 2nd birthday party was Mickey Mouse Clubhouse themed, so I wanted his pictures to reflect that. I also wanted to capture him playing with his three favorite things at the moment; Mickey, trains, and books. Someday I will look back on his annual birthday pictures and be able to remember exactly what he was into. I encourage all parents to bring a few items with them for their toddler's birthday pictures, whether it be to make them smile or simply just for them to hold, it'll be a good token to jog your memory when looking through the pictures many years from now.
In my photography experience so far, I can surely say that 2-year-olds are the most challenging subjects! When they're younger than two, they're a little easier to pose, when they're older than two, they start to understand and follow directions (to an extent), but when they're wild and crazy two, you just have to keep snappin' away and hope for a smile. Luckily, being that Vin is my own, I had an idea of what songs and antics make him laugh.
He's my little buddy, and I'm so happy to have these sweet shots of him.
Happy 2nd Birthday, Vinny! I love you more than you'll ever know!
Miss Jacqueline Is Two! - Birthday Session in Cranberry Twp.
I love being a mommy to a baby boy. They're funny, sweet, crazy, and love on their momma, but this session made me realize the fun I'm missing with a little girl!
Jacqueline was so much fun! She arrived at my home studio with her entourage of aunts, her mommy, and her grammy. It was immediately clear that this child is surrounded by ladies who love her beyond measure. Jacqueline then began accessorizing her outfits for her 2nd birthday tea party photo shoot! It may have been snowing outside (in April!?), but Jacqueline was bringing the sunshine with her spring dresses, bathing suit, and shining smile.
We had so much fun laughing and enjoying her cute personality as a whirlwind hour flew by. I will always look back on this session and smile. Thanks for spending your afternoon with me, my fellow Aries and March birthday girl!