I absolutely love this creative theme of a “Twinter Onederland” for Cameron and Natalie’s First! They will celebrate one year in December, and had a dazzling winter themed session in the studio with big sister Kendall too! It’s been a joy watching them grow up this year!
Charlotte is One! - First Birthday Photography
I loved photographing Charlotte as a newborn, six-month-old, and now a big girl! She was able to wear the same headband for all three of her sessions, which makes her photos so special and unique. Happy 1st Birthday, Charlotte!
Louie is One! - First Birthday Photography
Louie’s parents are both teachers, so it was no surprise to me when they came up with the creative First Birthday theme of “Chapter One.” I absolutely love it! I also love the fact that we were able to incorporate Louie’s stuffed wolf into his newborn, six month, and first birthday pictures - especially since Louie’s middle name is Wolfe! So many neat, little details about this shoot. Happy 1st Chapter, Louie! It’s been so fun documenting your first year!
Alastor is One! - Cranberry Twp. First Birthday Photography
When researching local photographers, Alastor’s mom said she was drawn to my woodsy logo and business name before even clicking on my website. Alastor’s parents love to hike and camp, so it’s only natural that his first birthday theme is “One Happy Camper". So cute - just like he is!
Happy 1st Birthday, Little Guy!
Jameson is One! - Adams Twp. First Birthday Photography
It was so fun to document a year of Jameson! His parents opted for the "First Year Special" package, so they were able to get three sessions (Newborn, Six Months, and First Birthday) for the price of two. I always enjoy watching the babies grow throughout their first year. There are always a lot of changes that take place every time I see them, but one thing that remained consistent with Jameson was his adorable red hair and lashes - why do boys always get the good lashes!? He is adorably squeezable, and as sweet as his birthday cake.
Happy 1st Birthday, Jameson!
Braxon is One! - Cranberry Twp. First Birthday Photography
Sweet, little Braxon was so adorable for his First Birthday Session! I first photographed him last summer when he was a little babe who couldn't yet sit up, now he won't sit still! It's so great to see these little ones time and time again growing up to be active and healthy. He was a total cutie for his pictures, and ended the session with a cupcake smash.
Happy 1st Birthday, Braxon!
Aiden is Three! - Mars Birthday Photography
I have a soft spot in my heart for little boys (maybe that's why God is blessing me with my second son in June), and this little boy in particular is a very special guy. He and his mama are dear friends to my son and me. We met Aiden and his sweet mom last year through our "Mommy and Me" preschool class and instantly clicked with them. Soon we started having play dates, and one of our favorite spots to visit was the Mars Railroad during the warmer months when they would have their weekly train rides. So when Aiden needed a location for his 3rd birthday session, this was a no-brainer!
The historic train station offers lots of cool, vintage backdrops to perfectly showcase a little boy being a boy. Like my son Vinny, Aiden is into all things transportation, so we could show off his love of trains and planes through his pictures. His neighbor is a pilot, and lent Aiden his hat as a really cool, cute, over-sized prop. I absolutely love how these pictures turned out!
Happy 3rd Birthday, Aiden!
Gavin is Two! - Cranberry Twp. Birthday Photography
Oh TWO-dles! Gavin is two, and I can hardly believe it! He was just a little baby when I did my first session with him, and now he has grown into such a sweet toddler. He was so well-behaved for his session. Gavin will be celebrating his birthday at the beginning of April with a joint Minnie/Mickey party with his cousin in NYC! What a fun way to ring in the magical age of two...TWO much fun!
Emma is Two! - Cranberry Twp. Birthday Photography
I love the color palette Emma's mom requested for her 2nd birthday session. The neutral whites and gold look really pretty and feminine, while still being clean and simple. This Valentines birthday girl looked so cute in both her casual and dressy outfits.
Happy Birthday, Sweet Emma!
Easton is Two! - Cranberry Twp. Birthday Photography
I love when clients return year after year, and I get to see their little ones grow. It was so fun to see Easton again (with his 3-week-old little sister)! He is such a good big brother, as he was super helpful with cleaning up after his photos were done. What a sweet big boy! He is so ready to be two!
Happy 2nd Birthday, Easton!
Ana is 1! - Cranberry Twp. First Birthday Photography
I met this super girl when she was still in her mommy's tummy, and had the pleasure of photographing her newborn days, and now her 1st birthday! I love being able to watch babies grow throughout their first year. She is as sweet as the cupcake she smashed all over her face.
Ana turned 1 on Halloween, and fittingly celebrated with a super hero costume party! She carried out the same theme in her photos, and I absolutely love the way they turned out.
Happy Birthday, Sweet Girl!
Vinny is 3! - Mars Birthday Photography
My little guy is 3! For his birthday session, we went to the Mars Shortline Railroad (but told him we were going to Sodor, where Thomas the Train lives). It was a beautiful evening, and we enjoyed a behind-the-scenes tour of the Mars Historical Society's train shed, as one of the members happened to see us taking pictures. Vinny was so excited to play on their train table! The kind gentleman even let us use one of the authentic railroad lanterns in our pictures.
We are planning to come back to the railroad in a couple weeks to ride the little train that is there on Fridays from 10am-2pm. There is also a beautiful pavilion with picnic tables perfect for packing a lunch, a train museum, and Thomas train table for the kids. Such a quaint little gem tucked away at the edge of downtown Mars. At the end of the visit, Vinny didn't want to leave, so we did what any parents would do and bribed him with ice cream to get in the car.
We're excited to return with our friends, and encourage anyone with a little guy or girl who loves trains to check out this railroad!
Nina is One! - Cranberry Twp. First Birthday Photography
Miss Nina is turning one! Nina's mommy chose the colors and inspiration of "sunshine" for Nina's first birthday shoot, so I gathered some things to make her theme come alive, and Nina brought the bright sunshine of her smile. Nina wasn't too interested in disturbing the icing on her cupcake, but that's okay because she still has some time to practice before her party.
It was so nice meeting you, sweet girl! Enjoy your first birthday in May!
Camden is One! - Beaver County First Birthday Photography
I love it when clients have a specific vision in mind for their child's photos, and it's even better when they also know the perfect location! Camden's mommy invited me out to their beautiful, rural backyard to take Cam's lumberjack themed first birthday photos. The wood pile and weathered red barn were beyond perfect backdrops, and the setting sun in the distance gave the perfect lighting.
Celebrating the first year is a milestone for any baby, but especially for Cam who came into this world prematurely and is doing so well! He is happy, healthy, and chubby, just as any thriving one-year-old should be, and that is largely due to the love of his parents, which was evident during his photo session.
Happy 1st Birthday, Camden!
Gavin is One! - Cranberry Twp. First Birthday Photography
I met the adorable Mr. Gavin when he came in for Christmas photos a few months ago, and I was so happy to work with him again for his First Birthday! Gavin brought along the Paw Patrol to help him celebrate in style. He was a man on the move crawling and walking all over the place, but he still managed to get some great shots - both candid and posed.
Happy 1st Birthday, Gavin!
Mila is Two! - Cranberry Twp. Birthday Photography
I have known Mila since she was 6 months old, and it has been so fun watching her grow! She is always so sweet, gives the best hugs, and has such beautiful eyes. She will be celebrating her 2nd birthday later this week with a Minnie Party, and I can't wait to see what else her stylish, creative mama will have in store for her.
Happy Birthday, Sweet Girl!
Easton is One! - Cranberry Twp. First Birthday Photography
Easton was so much fun at his First Birthday session! His parents chose a woodsy, lumberjack theme for his shoot and first birthday party, which will be next weekend. I absolutely love it when parents have a clear vision and theme for their baby's birthday photos. It's always fun to collaborate and come up with the fun props, colors, or style that they desire.
This age is also a joy to have in my studio! One-year-olds are usually pleasant, playful, inquisitive, and smiley, and give me an array of fun (and often times funny) facial expressions to capture. Easton was a good little guy, and kept holding up his little fingers to show us his "ones". Happy First Birthday, Easton!
Colin is One! - Cranberry Twp. First Birthday Photography
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!