I absolutely love it when I get to see the tiny babies that I photograph over the course of their childhood.  Last year, I got to meet this adorable baby girl.  She was born right around Easter and we had so much fun using soft, pastel colors and live flowers during her newborn session.  A year later, she is a smart and active little girl.  

Baby girl during newborn photo session in Fuquay Varina, NC. Baby girl during newborn photo session in Fuquay Varina, NC.

We started this session at my studio in my home in Fuquay Varina.  I had just bought an adorable watercolor floral backdrop and was dying to try it out.  The colors were perfect for spring.  

Baby's first birthday session at a studio in Fuquay Varina, just outside of Raleigh, NC.Baby's first birthday session at a studio in Fuquay Varina, just outside of Raleigh, NC.

Baby's first birthday session at a studio in Fuquay Varina, just outside of Raleigh, NC.Baby's first birthday session at a studio in Fuquay Varina, just outside of Raleigh, NC.

Baby's first birthday session at a studio in Fuquay Varina, just outside of Raleigh, NC.Baby's first birthday session at a studio in Fuquay Varina, just outside of Raleigh, NC.

Baby's first birthday session at a studio in Fuquay Varina, just outside of Raleigh, NC.Baby's first birthday session at a studio in Fuquay Varina, just outside of Raleigh, NC.

She was such a happy little baby, always smiling and interacting with me.  Sometimes babies this age can be a little shy, but she was so friendly and seemed to love being the center of all the attention.  After we finished up at the studio, we drove down the road a few minutes to Bass Lake Park in Holly Springs.  It was a gorgeous, warm evening.  Although there wasn't much in bloom yet, the park is always pretty with the decks and lakes to explore.  

A baby girl walks around the decks at Bass Lake Park in Holly Springs, NC, during her photography session.A baby girl walks around the decks at Bass Lake Park in Holly Springs, NC, during her photography session.

A baby girl walks around the decks at Bass Lake Park in Holly Springs, NC, during her photo session.A baby girl walks around the decks at Bass Lake Park in Holly Springs, NC, during her photo session.

A sunset baby photo session at bass lake park in holly springs, nc.A sunset baby photo session at bass lake park in holly springs, nc.

This was such a fun session to do.  She had the cutest little outfits and was such a smart girl, using some signs to talk with her mama.  

If you have a little one who is about to celebrate their first birthday, I would love to do a photography session for you.  Not only is it fun to commemorate the special birthday, but photos from the session can be used in birthday invitations and party decorations if the session is booked early enough.  If you'd like more information on photography sessions, feel free to email me at [email protected]