Studio First Birthday Session | Chesapeake Baby Photographer

Some sessions are extra sentimental, and these photos of Baby Aria as a brand new one-year-old have my heart!

Her family lived just across the street, and it was the sweetest season of simply doing life together. I was there from the moment her mama first said, “I think I want another baby,” through the excitement of her gender reveal, slow walks around the block, and porch chats as we waited for Aria’s arrival.

I still remember the joy and anticipation of watching their car pull into the driveway when they brought her home from the hospital. And just before the military moved their sweet family across the country, Aria curled up in my arms and slept for hours—tiny, peaceful, and perfect.

Now, a year later, they came back for a much-too-short visit—and I knew we had to squeeze in a quick session for this beautiful girl. As a Chesapeake baby photographer, it was such a joy to document how much she’s grown.

She’s still got those same stunning blue eyes and gentle spirit, but now she’s full of personality, curiosity, and those precious toddler curls. And while she wasn’t exactly in the mood for a photo shoot at first, her mama pulled out all the stops—crazy dancing, silly voices, the whole show—and it worked! We captured the most heart-melting gummy smiles and sweet little giggles.

Documenting these milestones, especially for a dear friend, is something I’ll never take for granted. These fleeting moments matter—and preserving them is one of the greatest privileges of being a Chesapeake baby photographer.

Happy birthday, Aria. You are so very loved!

If you’d like to document some special milestones for your baby, please fill out my Contact form! Aria’s outfits and floral arrangements are all available for client use. Leave the planning to me- all you have to do is show up!