One Year Pictures

When I started planning for these pictures, I had a whole other idea for them. As I got closer to time, tweaks were being made and finally the day of, the weather was not what I was wanting. I almost scrapped them all together but then I knew I would be mad at myself for doing so. With some helpful encouragement from some friends (thanks Tania and Heather!), I pushed on and of course, they turned out better than I could have imagined.

Admittedly, there were shots that I had in my head that did not happen but that is not how you work with a one year old. I could never tell him to stand in a certain spot and look at me. I have to follow his lead and see what I get. It is my job as the photographer to find the best shot to capture the moment. I did have some help with shooting since I wanted  to be in some family pictures. Heather was so sweet to brave the freezing temperatures and wind to help us out. While we were busy setting up for a couple of shots, she snapped some great pics of Miller being Miller. Thank you Heather for that too!

Okay I will stop blabbing and show you the pictures.

I was going for a Geek Chic look for Miller. 

He fell and just laid there looking around. Weirdo!

Playing his favorite game of "Mommy is going to get you". 

There was a huge gust of wind and it stopped him in his tracks and started blowing him backwards but he loved it. 

I was going for a family shot and tried to entertain him by giving him my phone. See how well that worked out.