Every session we photograph is truly special as we are capturing a moment in time in someone’s life. Rylee and I had the honor to photograph Mr. L for his 1-year portrait session and I was so moved by this family’s love, strength, and resilience! Mr. L was born at 24 weeks weighing 1 pound 7 ounces 1 year ago today on March 5th. All that to say, Mr. L is truly a miracle baby coming into this world so early and during the start of a pandemic. What a story he will have to tell his children and grandchildren!

Mr. L spent a good portion of his first year in the hospital hitting milestones so that he could go home with his family. To mark each milestone, he got a bead, so we made sure we took a photo with ALL his beads to show ALL that he has accomplished in a year. He’s still on a little bit of oxygen, but you would never know it as he rocked his entire session without needing it and seemed to be enjoying his break from it. We also had fun doing something a little different, a paint smash instead of a cake smash. Now his family will be able to keep his first painted canvas as a memory of his 1-year portrait session.

Have I said it lately, I always have and always will LOVE being a photographer?? I’m so humbled and honored when families choose me to be their photographer. Here are a few favorite portraits of Mr. L’s one-year session.