I first photographed Max when he was a tiny little newborn, and was so excited when his mom contacted the studio to book a portrait session to commemorate his First Birthday. While most of our families choose to make a First Birthday session a family affair complete with a cake, Jessica wanted some simple and updated portraits of just Max at one year old. We sent over our style guide and Pinterest board to give her ideas for what to dress Max in, and scheduled the session to take place after a nap and some food. Sessions with babies (and really, pretty much anyone!) are best timed for when they’re well rested with a full belly!
The day of his session, Jessica and Max arrived and I couldn’t believe how big he was! That first year of a baby’s life is absolutely astounding when you think of just how much they grow and develop. I see it all the time multiple times per week in my studio with our repeat clients and it still never fails to amaze me.
Max has the biggest blue eyes and the funniest expressions. He was a friendly and curious little guy, and I knew right off the bat that he wouldn’t need much of a warm up to me. Portrait sessions of just babies and children without their parents are typically pretty abbreviated (30 minutes or less) because I’m only photographing one subject and work quickly and efficiently. However, we allot up to an hour because sometimes babies need a break for a snack or some milk, or just want to snuggle with their mom for a little bit. Max was pretty go with the flow, and we wrapped up in about 25 minutes and used several different studio furniture pieces. Jessica was hovering just out of sight of the frame to keep Max safe if necessary. Babies sometimes decide they want to dive off a chair, so we always have a parent right there just in case.
Enjoy this little sweetie’s handful of portraits! If you’re looking for a photographer to photograph your baby or older child for a milestone or birthday, or just are overdue for updated photos, we’d love to have you in our studio! Contact us today to discuss the different options we have available.
If you're expecting a baby or already a parent and looking for a newborn, maternity, or family photographer, I would love to work with you to create images that you will love for a lifetime. Watch this video to hear about my philosophy and see how I work in the studio so you can determine if I'm the right fit for you. I can't wait to meet you!
Lily Sophia Photography specializes in newborn, baby, maternity, and family photography in Atlanta, Georgia and surrounding areas.
