Let them eat cake.~Marie Antoinette
How often do you get to photograph a 1st birthday cake smash for twins! This session was a celebration of being alike yet different. Lady A and Lady N had different colored hair, eyes as well as skin tones yet they both shared the same big love for mommy, daddy and each other. One loved cake, the other loved exploring. One was demure, the other was drama. Both together were completely awesome. The scrumptious giant cupcakes were baked by HoneyBee Cakes and made the studio smell oh so sweet! Angela at HoneyBee Cakes always makes the most creative and beautiful cakes for my client’s cake smashes. It was also so wonderful getting to know mommy and daddy who were super easygoing and calm the whole session. Happy 1st Birthday Lady A and Lady N! May you have many more slices of cake in the years ahead!
Sometimes, the smallest things take up the most room in your heart. ~A.A. Milne
Lady G was my smallest baby yet at 5lb6oz but she was the sweetest little baby in a itty bitty package. She loved being bundled up and preferred being kept super warm, cuddling with mommy so we had a long session together but it was a beautiful session full of cute yawns, smiles and amazing snuggles. This was a special session because Lady G’s parents are long time friends of ours. The new (tired) first time parents were able to catch a few Z’s while I did my thing and it’s so wonderful when I have parents that completely trust me with their precious baby. But that’s how I like to run my sessions – like a baby spa.
“Today you are You, that is truer than true. There is no one alive who is Youer than You.” ~ Dr. Seuss
A baby boy in the Studio! Sir B had the cutest features – mommy’s lips and daddy’s eyes! He made us work hard during the session but was a beauty to photograph, flashing us quite a few smiles. Every baby has their particular personality and preferences which makes photographing them a fun challenge. Sir B was definitely a back sleeper and enjoyed laying around bundled up more than getting curled up on his tummy. Even so, we managed to calm him enough for some cute sleepy shots. I couldn’t wish for a more happier family to work with! Welcome to the big world, Sir B! May you always be happy and healthy for mommy, daddy and big sister S!
Cakes are special. Every birthday, every celebration ends with something sweet, a cake, and people remember. It’s all about the memories. ~Buddy Valastro
Happy 1st birthday Lady A! This was such a fun and sweet session because I photographed Lady A as a newborn one year ago. She’s grown into such a beautiful baby. Mom purchased the most adorable outfit for Lady A and we were able to collaborate on Pinterest so that the style of the shoot came out exactly as envisioned – cute, glamorous, elegant and not gaudy or over the top. Lady A’s shoot was also booked well in advance which gave me a good amount of time to source the best props which would match mom’s vision of a chalkboard and twinkle star theme. I went as far as ordering a matte gold glitter hand made star banner from Greece! This is what session fees pay for after all 🙂 Lady A had a blast with her cake and mom, dad and big brother also ate a yummy slice! I’m truly humbled to have the chance to photograph Lady A’s 1st birthday milestone and I wish my lovely family many more beautiful birthdays to come.
The greatest gifts you can give your children are the roots of responsibility and the wings of independence. ~Denis Waitley
It’s humbling whenever one of my newborn babies return for their birthday photoshoots! I photographed Lady S as a super cute infant at 100 days old, for her 1st birthday and now her 2nd birthday. Seeing Lady S every year reminds me of how time flies with little ones in the house. It makes you want to stop the clock to cherish their sweet smiles, pause a little longer to watch them absorb and learn about everything new. This session took place on an unexpectedly hot day but we were able to capture Lady S in her moment – no posing, no sit here and cross your legs – just Lady S and her beautiful, spunky spirit. Happy 2nd Birthday Lady S!
