I was so excited to meet Bobby! I first photographed Annabelle when she was just around the same age (7 months). I always tell parents what a great time this is to capture – sitting up but not yet crawling. It’s pretty much the easiest session they’ll ever have with their children! And children at this age are so excited to be sitting up, seeing the world a whole new way – they smile easily, their skin is perfection and they still have some of the roundness & cherub quality of infancy. I like to call this the “Gerber Baby” phase. It’s a great time to bring in the black background for some classic portraits. I usually retire this for families once a child reaches a walk/running phase. It’s just too demanding to expect a small inquisitive, explorer to be confined to a “studio-like” setting. That said, Miss Annabelle was an exception to the rule. As true to form as her first session, she just sparkles in front of the lens. What beautiful, fun and joyful children these two are!!! Here are some faves from the session… or watch their slideshow here.
What a beautiful family!!!
