{ Isaac Turns One! Happy First Birthday! }

There is nothing more exciting than seeing the tentative hands of a one year old reaching into cake frosting on their first Birthday.  We get the sneak preview a week ahead of time and get the joy of documenting every messy moment!  Isaac has always been a joy to photograph, even since his very first weeks of life.  He is sweet, observant, and wins everyone over with those long eyelashes and his (recently) toothy grin.  Right before his one year session, he had his first official haircut, and became the coolest kid in town as mommy and daddy gelled it into place.  It's amazing how grown up it makes him look (even with his soft, little baby belly sticking around - such a cutie!)  Happy First Birthday, Isaac!

Axle is Growing Up!

It's always so exciting to have little ones back who we have known since newborn photos.  Axle is one of those kiddos; he is such a blast and has so much personality.  Posing for photos was not his main goal last week, instead he wanted to spend the session helping us set up and take down equipment.  With all that enthusiasm, he would make a great mini intern.  ;)  He did an awesome job for us, especially at an age that is usually the hardest for boys!  It is amazing to me how grown up he seems; he is so smart and expresses himself so well that I'm sure people always mistake him for older than he is.  It was a joy seeing him and his beautiful family again!

{ Introducing New Baby Ariella! }

We love finding families who are looking for exactly what like best: babies who are only days old, handmade outfits and hairpieces, and sweet, sleepy images.  The beauty is in combining these details in a way that shows all the precious, little expressions and tiny little lips, toes and fingers.  Tamra brought along such beautiful outfits for her new baby Ariella, as well as the cutest matching set for her other three children.  My very favorite is the feathered diaper cover and hairpiece - this little girl is a 1920s movie star!

Ariella did such a good job - she wanted to be wrapped up tight and kept warm, and each time she fell asleep, it was a deep and peaceful sleep (which made posing that much easier for us).  We also got a chance to play with Avery, Aiden and Alexis for awhile, which was fun for us.  We brought out the simplest block set and they were thoroughly entertained - coming up with new ways to put them together, and new rules to make the game more complicated.  I love how children really show their personalities as they interact.  Congratulations to Tamra and Chad on their beautiful little girl and growing family!

Meagan and Adam are Expecting!

Meagan and Adam were one of our very first weddings to photograph years ago.  Their wedding day was intimate, stylish and fun and it was so obvious to both Ben and I what a connected and strong couple they were.  Since then, many things in their lives have changed, but those core values have not, and their relationship has only grown stronger.  Today, it is such a pleasure for us to to be a part of their maternity photos and to join them in the anticipation of their first child!  I can't explain how special it feels for us to see them return years later and to be a part of this milestone as well.  Congratulations to you both!

{ Jonathon Turns One! Happy First Birthday! }

Jonathon is one of those babies pregnant women hope for: smart, easygoing, almost always happy, and of course incredibly cute.  Lucky parents, and of course, lucky photographers. ;)  We've gotten to be a part of Jonathon's life since his newborn session, watching him grow and getting to see all the new skills he learned and personality traits he developed in between each meeting.  This made it so special for us to celebrate with him on his actual first Birthday.

Steph picked up Jonathon's cake from Monzu Bakery downtown on Broadway - decorated in his Birthday colors.  Jonathon, never having tasted sugar before that weekend, immediately smashed the cake to find the good stuff.  He was so engrossed in the cake, it took all our crazy tricks (and all mom's crazy tricks) to even remind him we were still there taking his pictures, haha.  Happy First Birthday, Jonathon!

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