A sweet young family came to me to celebrate their daughter’s first birthday with portraits. First birthdays are some of my favorite occasions to photograph. At one year children are right on the brink of walking, full of curiosity and wobbling confidence. And this session felt especially tender with Mom and Dad there, watching her with that unmistakable look only parents have. There’s nothing sweeter than seeing a parent’s face soften as they gaze into their child’s eyes.