The year has flown by! Three sessions later… this family feels like a part of my family. I seriously adore this family and it is such an honor each time I get to photograph the three of them!

On this day, believe it or not, Mr. P. was not in the most stellar of all moods. He was a little on the cranky side. I know Dad wanted to throw in the towel several times since P. was so fussy. However, all my baby experience tells me that babies are moody and just as fast as they will cry, they will laugh! The image below was one of the last ones and also one of my favorites.

Mom is beautiful and so sweet and loving. I wanted to capture the special relationship she has with her little fella!

One year is just an age of discovery. Babies are no longer willing to “sit and smile” as they did at 6 months. They want to be on the move and showing their independence. As your photographer, it is important to me that I capture the true spirit of not only the child but also the age. After all, when you remember back, you want to remember not only the smiles but also the moments that forced you to be a better parent.