One Year Little Man | Shakopee Child Photographer

This photo shoot of Mr. P's One-Year Photos turned out completely opposite of how I envisioned it in my mind.  Originally we had scheduled this photo shoot in the afternoon and for some reason I pictured a studio-like shoot with a cake smash.  Why?  I have no idea.  I don't remember discussing that with mom, but for some reason I had that idea in my head.

Mom had e-mailed me earlier in the week asking if we could reschedule to earlier in the morning because they had a really busy day planned out.  I agreed to a 9:00am shoot, which is the earliest shoot I've done to-date.  Typically I won't schedule shoots until at least 10:00am because I have a husband and 2-year-old to take care of on weekend mornings, but luckily that morning my husband was ok being ignored while taking care of our son while I scurried around the house getting ready.
I packed up my gear, my stands, background, flooring, etc...everything I would need for an at home studio-like shoot.

When I arrived at my clients' home, both parents were so incredibly warm and friendly and inviting.  I had met mom previously at this little girl's one-year photo shoot, so I already knew she was incredibly sweet.  After discussing a few places to take the photos inside their home, we ended up settling on taking the pictures outside.  Given our unusually warm Spring in Minnesota, I was totally up for taking advantage of the warm sunny morning to take some photos outside.  As we walked down the stairs to go outside, I saw a cake!  I asked mom, is that the cake we're using for the cake smash?  Nope.  Turns out Mr. P is allergic to something in the cake.  Ah, bummer.  I love a good cake smash.

So, outside we went!  We found some nice little shady spots in their small backyard and went to work.  Dad had such great ideas with bringing out every possible piece of sports equipment he owned and mom brought out the most adorable hat and big number 1 balloon (which they still had from his birthday party one week prior).  Definitely made for a fun shoot!

We ended up with some gorgeous shots of this beautiful little man.  It didn't go exactly how I originally pictured it in my head, but it turned out so unexpectedly perfect!  I adore these pictures.

Celebrating One in Style | Coon Rapids Child Photographer

There are a lot of reasons why I loved this shoot.  First, it was a referral from a friend of my dad's.  A really old family friend that I have literally known my whole life.  Referrals from anyone are completely flattering, so thank you, Rich, for this one!

We scheduled this one-year photo shoot for Miss K in their home, which worked out great given it was a chilly day, and when she gave me her address I realized she lived in the neighborhood I grew up in (where my parents still live and have lived for over 30 years).  This worked out great considering my dad was going to watch my son for the hour the shoot would take, so I ended up not having very far to drive (bonus!).

Then when I arrived at the house, mom brought out the most adorable outfit that this soon to be turning one-year old would wear for her first birthday party.  How cute is that diaper cover and matching hat?

I also got to meet little Miss K's bestie, a cute little man soon to be turning one, as well.  I ended up booking his one-year photos shortly after my session here (soon to be blogged).

Plus, both moms were incredibly easy going and super sweet, which always makes my job so much easier. :)  I truly enjoyed meeting them and working with them and their beautiful children.  I know...it's so much love that even I may throw up.  Enjoy!