When this sweet mama reached out about a session with just her and her baby girl, my heart was so happy. Like most moms, she was always the one behind the camera, capturing countless photos of baby and daddy together, but she had almost none of herself with her little one.
I am so glad she made this decision. These images of just the two of them are pure magic, and I know her baby girl will absolutely cherish having these photos of her mama someday.
It has been crazy hot these past couple of weeks, and I’ve had several summer sessions during this heat wave. But for some reason, this particular evening felt like the absolute hottest. We had originally pondered a different location that would have required more walking around, which would have been a complete mistake in that kind of heat.
This location ended up being absolutely perfect. It provided plenty of beautiful shade, which meant we could start the session earlier than I normally would have for the best light. This was so much better for not interfering with baby girl’s bedtime routine. Plus, it offered several different looks all in one compact area with minimal walking required.
That pretty path with the charming lamp posts is honestly one of my favorite photo spots. It’s a place that holds a lot of good memories for me personally, and it’s just so genuinely beautiful. There’s something about that setting that makes every session there feel special.
This sweet baby girl was absolutely perfect during our time together, and getting to spend those quiet moments capturing the connection between her and her mama was such a gift. These are the kinds of sessions that remind me why I love what I do so much.
There’s still time to get a summer session in before the busy fall season kicks into full gear. And it looks like this heat wave is finally coming to an end, so maybe we’ll be getting some milder weather for the rest of the summer sessions!
