Julia & Rocco

When we arrived for our photo shoot on a beautiful Sunday afternoon, both Julia and Rocco ran downstairs to greet us. After Julia introduced me to her 8 month old "brother" Rocco, she went on to tell me about the dresses she had planned for her portraits. As a brand new 5 year old, she already has her own unique sense of style and knew exactly what look she wanted to achieve. Not only is Julia stunningly beautiful, she has a warm personality and awesome sense of humor to match. We spent the next few hours in their front yard. I snapped away, as Rocco followed his big sister around. Their excitement and happiness was almost contagious, as they played fetch and showered each other with hugs and kisses. Here are some highlights from our perfect day. Thanks for stopping by...enjoy! 

                        

Natalie's 1st Birthday

Natalie’s first birthday was a particularly special occasion for me. When she was only four months, Natalie was the first baby I had the pleasure of photographing. We got to reunite and catch up a bit during the holidays when she had just turned eight months. Making this our third photo session together, this little girl and I have gotten to know each other very well. I feel honored to have been a part of Natalie’s first precious year of life and see her grow from a wobbly four month old to a happy and energetic one year old. Her stunning blue eyes and contagious smile have the power to put a smile on my face every time I look at her. Natalie’s birthday was a hit! The party was a blast for Natalie and her special guests. Complete with her favorite character, Abby Cadabby, a moon bounce with a slide (that I was lucky enough to experience while trying to balance and get some shots) and a very entertaining fairy, it was a day perfectly fit for the adorable birthday girl. Here are some highlights from Natalie's special day. Thanks for stopping by...enjoy!

Melania's 3rd Birthday

I first met Melania in January, during our portrait session with her mom and brand new baby sister. Since then, I have had the pleasure of taking Melania's photos at numerous events, so I was extra excited to photograph my good friend at her 3rd birthday party! Complete with a Disney princess jumper, an awesome swing set (that made me wish I was 5 years old again) and lots of cotton candy, her party had all of the ingredients for a memorable birthday. Not only is she adorable, she is one of my favorite people to spend time with and photograph. I'm always looking forward to what she will do or say next...there is never a dull moment with Melania! She was also nice enough to share her special day with her baby sister as she celebrated the arrival of her first tooth. It is meeting people like Melania, her amazing mom and awesome family, that make me so appreciative of this job and humbled by the journey that photography has taken me on so far. Here are some highlights from our fun day....enjoy!