My daughter Turned One
Photographer mom here, trying not to overdo or under-do my daughter’s 1st birthday pictures, but to make it special in our own little way. At home we had Alaska blueberry cupcakes and balloons and made some incredible portraits in the messy high chair fashion.
At Love Alaska Studio, we want to deliver a beautiful product for families celebrating their child’s one year birthday. But I always wonder, what will my child think in the future when she looks back on this? Will she say this reflected her personality or will she think I was trying too hard? Or not hard enough!
In the weeks leading up to her birthday I ordered a few beautiful specialty items for her studio first birthday portrait but they didn’t arrive on time. Leave it up to me to not foresee the shipping embargos / delays in 2021.
The weekend of her birthday we were blessed to have booked Ashley from Applegum Photography for a fall mini session on a beautiful little set in the woods. The day of her birthday I made sure to photograph her playing in the studio in a dress similar to one I have on in my baby pictures. For that I think we styled it perfectly.
And as another few weeks passed by and my props started arriving, I was satisfied to photograph her again as a test for the Christmas Winter Mini’s wearing a new crown prop I have wanted since she was born.
Sometimes when we prep our sets, we head to the studio as a family, complete with dogs in the car and baskets and bags full of gear and equipment. This time, on the way to the studio Savannah absconded with my green apple and wouldn’t relinquish it, not even on set. Now I’d normally ask for no eating in the studio or on the set, but she doesn’t fully understand my requests at this time. Sometimes with children you’ll just do anything to keep them happy for the photos, and as I said she would not let the apple go despite my pleading. It occurred to me that as uninterested as I am in shooting cake smash photos (sorry, too messy for me,) I was tickled to get this apple-eating portrait of my daughter instead.
I also marveled at my daughter’s newfound balance and strength. She went from her first steps just days before her birthday, to climbing anything she possibly could within the week, and now balancing on the edge of a stool for her 13-month portrait. Between her stance, her smile and her hip little outfit I can’t help but beam at the little wonder in front of me. Savannah, I love you in the most proudest of ways.
If you’d like to schedule a 1 year photo for your baby, please, let me be the one to assist. Get in touch! And remember to plan well in advance!
With love,
Heather