One year. 365 days. Each of those days feels SO long when you’re in the thick of it. But when you look back and when you look at a side-by-side photo of your baby, you realize just how fast it all went.

We’re constantly being told to soak it all up and that we’ll miss this. It’s true (although, I can’t say I miss changing diapers!). But this is why I am SO passionate about documenting your babies, especially their first year. I wish so badly that I would have- If only I knew then what I know now.

I first met Taylor at her in-home newborn session and just recently she came to the new studio in Westport for her first birthday session. I absolutely adore these classic one-year-old photos!

We usually start with them sitting and within about three seconds they are crawling off, usually over to the window to play in the curtains…and I love it! After a little exploring, I will bring out a stool or chair for them to stand by or sit on. If I’m lucky, they will tell me they are “all done” and that’s my queue to start the cake smash portion of their one-year session.

I think this may have been Taylor’s favorite part of the session. She put on a fancy dress, cautiously checked out the cake, and quickly decided she wanted more. Her little expressions are my favorite and I’m excited for Mom and Dad to be able to pull these photos out year after year on her birthday!

Side-by-side photo of baby girl as a newborn and on her first birthday. Photos by Kristin Wood Photography.

Classic one-year-old photos and cake smash session in Westport Studio. Photo by Kristin Wood Photography.

One-year-old crawling during first birthday photoshoot. Photo by Kristin Wood Photography.

Little girl dressed in white standing by stool. Photo by Kristin Wood Photography.

One year old photoshoot | Kristin Wood Photography

Baby girl sitting in chair signing all done during photoshoot with Kristin Wood Photography.

Birthday girl wearing all white for photos with Kristin Wood Photography.

Birthday girl in a pretty dress | Kristin Wood Photography

Baby girl first birthday cake smash in Westport studio. Photo by Kristin Wood Photography.

First birthday cake smash session with little girl. Photo by Kristin Wood Photography.

Kristin Wood Photography, LLC specializes in Newborn, Maternity and Family Photography serving Fairfield County and surrounding areas including Greenwich, Westport, New Canaan, Ridgefield, Stamford, Fairfield, New Haven, Manhattan, and Westchester County. If you are interested in booking a session, please contact me here.

I would love to begin planning a portrait session for you. Whether you want an outdoor beach or field setting or a cozy in-studio or in-home setting, we will design the perfect session to suit your family. I provide a luxury photography experience with a full client closet, personalized wardrobe styling, hair and makeup artists, and custom album and wall art designs for your home.