One-year olds are so much fun to capture and I’ve found that it’s best to come to a first birthday session with an expectation for play, a lot of exercise (whether they’re crawling or walking), and a willingness to be silly. Although, I am careful to judge whether or when I can be silly because it’s natural for one-year olds to be wary of strangers.

enjoying a laugh with his daddy

daddy tickles

These photos are posted from the end of the session to the beginning. As you’ll see later, we started with some simple portraits at a nearby park. But it’s really when we got back to their house that this little guy warmed up and was ready to play.

so curious!

This little fella is super cute, but I love how this mama’s face lights up as she looks into her son’s eyes.

mommy and son

And dads sure do know how to bring out the sillies.

daddy and son

I brought this tiny chair, which slowed this guy down just long enough to capture him sitting on it before he popped up and walked away!

sitting on a tiny chair

And while I’m all about capturing emotion and relationships, I know how important it is to capture a family portrait too!

fall family portrait

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