Baby Boy's First Year: Newborn, Six Months and First Birthday

I cannot believe it’s already time to look back on this baby boy’s first year! It seems like it was just yesterday that he was a tiny little newborn visiting me in the studio for the first time. We did all three of his first year collective sessions in the studio, and I love being able to look at them side by side to see just how much he has changed and grown!

Cedric is curious (note his wide-awake photos during his newborn session!), has the best hair, and loves his Mama and Daddy. His eyes and smile will melt your heart into a puddle too if you aren’t careful!

If you missed out on this sweet boy’s newborn session and seeing how alert he was, start here! Then be sure to follow along as we look back over the last year.

Cedric’s Six Month Sitter Session

It’s no secret that I absolutely LOVE the six month sitter sessions I get to photograph in my studio in Westport. This age is just so much fun and getting to document your baby’s budding personality so you can remember it forever brings me a lot of joy. I would give just about anything to be able to go back and have those moments of my babies…especially more of me with them.

For Cedrics sitter session, we started out with photos of just him where he was a total ham! Then it was time for family portraits and full of cuddles, laughter and playing airplane with Dad!

Celebrating Cedric’s First Birthday!

And just like that, he’s ONE! The days feel so long that first year, but somehow the year goes by too fast. Your little baby that once depended on you to simply hold his head up is now trying to climb ladders. But, as big as they seem, they still need you and always will.

Cedric wasn’t so sure about photos, but he loved holding on to Mom and Dad’s hands which made for some of my favorite photos of him from this session. He loved playing with the little wood truck and blocks we keep here in the studio for little ones. We even got a few smiles out of him!

Both Mom and Cedric are wearing pieces from the client wardrobe. We’ve been able to coordinate their outfits for all three sessions so that everything looks cohesive in his first year album and gallery wall.

I’m already looking forward to their family session this fall. I cannot wait to see how much Cedric grows- I have a feeling he’ll be running circles around me by then!

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.

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Summer Family Session at Sherwood Island State Park in Westport, CT

This summer family session at Sherwood Island State Park in Westport, CT was extra special to photograph. It was this baby girl’s first photoshoot and first as a family of four. Now, more than ever, I am meeting families that truly understand the value of family photography and having photos of their kids.

Because of the pandemic, many didn’t have the opportunity or didn’t feel comfortable doing newborn photos. So, in some ways, these sessions are not only about the milestone but also reflecting on this past year and how it’s changed your family. The truth is, it’s been a really hard year and although that may look different for each family, I think we can all agree that it’s really made us appreciate the simple things and hold tightly to those we love.

I’ve said this many times, but this year has also really shown me how important my job as a Westport family photographer is. 10, 20, 50+ years from now when memories fade, these photos that you have taken with your family will tell the stories. It will remind you of their little features and personality, the way they would look at you, and how you felt. You’ll not only be able to tell your children about their childhood but show them too.

None of this would be possible without the amazing families that have trusted me and shared their experiences with their friends and family. That’s what lead this beautiful family to me and I am so so grateful. Referring your friends and family to me is truly the greatest compliment. It helps my small business grow, but more importantly, ensures that more families have the opportunity to remember these fleeting years- they truly are the best!

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.

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Family Session in Westport at Sherwood Island

There is a photo from this family beach session in Westport at Sherwood Island that stopped me as I was editing. It wasn’t a photo I took intentionally, but one of those in-between moments of Mama and her baby girl. I shared it on Instagram with the following caption:

“Motherhood is full of highs and lows. It’s days where you count down the minutes until bedtime only to lay in bed missing your baby. It’s balancing career and family. It’s constantly thinking of someone else first. It’s celebrating every milestone and crying in the corner because your baby is growing up way too fast. It’s the best, hardest job in the world, and it’s my honor to capture these moments for my clients. I promise you will want to remember these days forever.”

All of these things are true. I experience it as both a mom and a photographer. I don’t encourage documenting milestone sessions as a way to book more sessions. I do it because I KNOW how important it is. I know how quickly time goes. I know that on their 8th birthday you’ll find yourself looking back at all of their baby photos (that may or may not have been me recently!).

From this sweet girl’s backyard newborn session to her milestone session on the beach, she has grown so much. Her family has grown so much. And my gosh, she couldn’t be any more adorable!

The girls and Mama are all wearing dresses from the client wardrobe.

I am so excited that we are working on filling the walls of their home with their beautiful family portraits. As their girls grow up, they’ll be able to see themselves and the memories they have created with each other and Mom and Dad over the years.

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.

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Sitter Milestone Session at Waveny Park in New Canaan, CT

Little David is making another appearance on the blog today! The last time you saw him, he was the sweetest little newborn! And here we are six months later (still so sweet!) doing his sitter milestone session at Waveny Park in New Canaan, CT. We could not have asked for a better fall evening and golden sunset!

I love sitter milestone sessions! We usually do these sessions around 6-8 months and there’s just something about this age that is so exciting. They are so curious, yet still, a little reserved and cling to Mom & Dad. And the best part - we start to see some of their personality!

David was quite the charmer but also a little serious, especially when he noticed my camera! He loved playing airplane with Mom & Dad and hanging with his best dog pal, Todd! I love that Todd joins the family for all of their sessions. He really is the best dog and quite the model if you ask me!

Happy half birthday, David! I cannot wait to see you again, but don’t grow toooo fast!

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.

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First Birthday Cake Smash at Waveny Park in New Canaan, CT

We all blinked and somehow Olivia is already celebrating her first birthday. It’s been so fun watching her grow from the time she was in her momma’s tummy (check out their beautiful Weed Beach maternity session) to her in-home newborn session, and now her first birthday! I couldn’t think of a better way to celebrate than with a first birthday cake smash at Waveny Park in New Canaan.

One of my favorite things to do after a first birthday session is to pull a newborn photo and put them side by side with the first year photo. It’s always a lot of fun to see how they have grown and changed over the year (and also a little bittersweet because time… it really does go SO fast).

Olivia loved to stick her tongue out at me, play airplane with Mom + Dad, and humored us all with the cake eating part of her first birthday session. I never know how babies will respond to the cake smash - some love it, some hate it, and some are just confused. Either way, it’s all pretty hilarious and so much fun to photograph.

Happy Birthday, Olivia!

We designed a beautiful wall gallery that we will grow with over time as their family grows. Being able to fully serve my clients from start to finish is something I’m really proud of. And I am not just talking about a single session, but over multiple sessions - years even!

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.

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Westport Connecticut Beach Session | 6 Month Milestone Session

I am so excited to share this Westport Connecticut beach session with you! Sweet Harper is a First-Year Collective member and I’ve been looking forward to her 6-month milestone session since their in-home newborn session in Westport.

For Harper’s 6-month milestone session, we headed to the beach in Westport. It was a beautiful day and the sunset did not disappoint! Baby + Beach - what more could I ask for?! Harper is the sweet little girl and an absolute joy to photograph!

Mama wore one of my favorite dresses from the client wardrobe. It flows beautifully on the beach and perfect for playing with your little one(s). I even wore it for our beach photos this past summer!

If you’re questioning a beach session for one of your milestone sessions, don’t! I’ve been doing more 6 month sessions outside this year instead of in my Darien Studio due to Covid. I like to bring a blanket and the Moses basket for some variety. It also helps if baby isn’t quite sitting, or to contain them a little!

I am certainly not one to wish time away. As a Mama I know how fast (too fast!) the time goes this first year. Buttt…I can’t wait to see these three again!

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.

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Sherwood Island First Birthday Session | Westport, CT Family Photographer

I cannot believe it’s already been a year with Caleb. It feels like I just did their Weed Beach maternity session and studio newborn session. Now we are back in Westport at Sherwood Island doing Caleb’s first birthday session. Just wait until you see how cute he is in his hat!

I don’t think I ever understood how quickly the time went until I had children. It’s true what they say: “The days are long, but the years are short.” I’m just so thankful that this sweet family and so many others have trusted me as their family photographer, and I can freeze some of these memories through their portraits.

Before heading over to Sherwood Island, Michelle had another chance to get pampered by our hair and makeup artists with BeautyMarked Studio. She chose a beautiful, blue floral dress from the client wardrobe. Since getting it this past summer, it’s been a popular choice! I love how it coordinates with the dresses she chose for her maternity and newborn session.

Family Sessions at Sherwood Island

Sherwood Island in Westport, CT is one of my favorite places to do family sessions. We can get a lot of variety there depending on your scenery preferences. To start, we met up at the field for a few photos - the greens there in the summer photograph beautifully! After that, we headed down to the water for Caleb to explore. he wasn’t so sure about the water, but loved the rocks and hanging out with Mom and Dad! Then we wrapped up with the best cake smash. Caleb loved it and we couldn’t get enough watching him!

Before seeing all the fun we had during Caleb’s first birthday session, here’s a quick side by side to see how much he’s grown over the last year!

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.

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Westport Beach Session - Sherwood Island | 6 Month Milestone and Family Session

6 months really does go by in the blink of an eye. From his in-home newborn session to today’s Westport beach session at Sherwood Island, Chase is growing too fast!

I had so many 6-month milestone sessions over the summer and I loved it…minus the heat! It was HOT! But I am so thankful these four powered through because the photos are ALWAYS worth it. Thankfully Sherwood Island has a park with some shade, so we were able to go there to cool off and get a few more photos.

Milestone sessions really are so much fun. Not only do I get to take beautiful photos, but I get to catch up with my clients. Getting to know you and your story, and then being able to help tell that through timeless portraits is why I do what I do. I really do have the best job as a Connecticut Newborn and Family Photographer!

Mama had a light dusty blue dress that was perfect for a hot day on the beach. I loved the little ruffle detail. For the kids, we pulled from the client wardrobe. Big sis wore a classic white eyelet dress and Chase wore a striped knit romper. Both are perfect for summer beach sessions!

This brother and sister duo are sure to melt your heart! Enjoy!

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.

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Olivia is One - Field First Birthday Session in New Canaan Connecticut | Fairfield County Baby Photographer

We had so much fun celebrating Olivia’s first birthday at Waveny Park in New Canaan. This session included Mom and Dad as well to get some adorable images of the whole family celebrating this major milestone!

Mom and Olivia came to the studio in Darien, Connecticut prior to their session for the planning and styling consultation. During the consultation we discussed what location would best suit their family and the style they wanted for this session. We then selected outfits from the client closet that would work well with the field location that they chose. I love these pre-session consultations because it gives us the opportunity to get to know each other better and gives us both a huge sense of comfort going into the session itself!

I brought this adorable high chair to the field for a few “first birthday” style images and I just love how cute it was outside. Mom brought a GIANT balloon that we were going to use as well, but unfortunately it popped before we got to use it, but Olivia thought the balloon was really fun!

I love this this off white Henley Dad borrowed from the Client Wardrobe. It is my favorite shirt for men because it is a nice thick material and not stark white (which sometimes doesn’t photograph well outside). Olivia wore 2 of the most precious dresses from the Client Wardrobe. That dusty pink tulle dress has been a fan favorite for 1st birthdays this year.

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.

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Fairfield County Family Field Session - Aidan's 3 Months Old

I had the pleasure of working with so many amazing Fairfield County families for outdoor sessions last year. Family season really ramps up in mid/late summer and then everything gets crazy as fall hits and blogging falls to the wayside. I’m working hard to catch up on blogging all the sessions!

I’m starting with this gorgeous family and there summer field family session! You may remember this stunning Mama from her field maternity session. :) . I was so excited to work with them again to document their growing baby.

Aidan has the most hair I’ve ever seen on a baby! It is truly amazing. And he is so handsome to boot (no surprise as both his parents are so good looking!).

I absolutely love shooting at this outdoor location. It is filled with wildflowers that change color throughout the spring/summer. These white flowers are my favorite of course. I’m not sure if this meadow will be around this year as I noticed they are making some changes at the park and I’m going to be so sad to lose this beautiful spot!

Providing a Luxury Full Service Experience - Connecticut Newborn Photographer

As a small business owner (a Newborn Photographer in Connecticut), it is important to me that my business reflect who I am and what I believe in. It is also crucial to me that I feel like I am serving my clients to the absolute best of my ability and to do that, I am always thinking of what I can do to make the portrait process as easy and stress-free as possible for my clients. Many of those elements that I’ve added to my photography service come from my own experiences in life and Motherhood.

Take the Client Wardrobe for example. The morning of my newborn session for my first born, it dawned on me that I would need an outfit to wear for the photos. I had been SO swollen before my son was born that literally nothing fit. Oh and I was on bed rest. So the idea of shopping for clothes for a photo session was the LAST thing on my mind. So, I ended up in a white t-shirt and black maternity leggings. It looked horrible and I couldn’t stand to look at the photos of me. So when I opened my photography business, I wanted to make sure no new Mom ever felt that stress of not having anything to wear! Now I have a gorgeous client wardrobe with dresses (because they are most flattering) in sizes XS-2X so every Mom can find something to wear.

I also added hair and makeup for the same reason. I was in no condition (after a very difficult delivery) to do my own hair and makeup. I was functioning on no sleep, my milk had just come in, and my baby had been crying for 2 straight days. So I have partnered with some amazing hair and makeup artists who will come to my studio (or your home!) to get your ready for your photos so you don’t have to worry about getting ready. You can relax, drink some coffee and let my beauty team handle the rest. Meanwhile I will be taking your baby’s very first professional portraits!

One of the newest elements that I’ve added to the experience is finished heirloom artwork! My newborn photographer delivered our images on a flash drive. I thought I would make an album and print some to display somewhere in our home. I got online in the little bit of free time I had to try to find somewhere to print and album only to be overwhelmed with decisions. I got busy adjusting to life with a baby and never managed to find enough time to do it. Somewhere in the last 7 years that flash drive has been lost and now we don’t have any of the professional photos of my tiny newborn baby. SO SAD. Not only that, our investment in those photos was a waste because we never enjoyed the photos. They just sat on a flash drive in a drawer. Again SO SAD.

Since that time, we have learned the importance of enjoying those precious photos. We now make an album with our professional photos each year andI also have large frames with prints throughout our house so that we get to see them every day. And I feel that the best way to truly serve my clients is to help them not only get gorgeous portraits of these monumental life events, but also to help them enjoy and preserve those images so that they can be held close and passed down to your children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren!

I have spent a year curating a collection of products that I think my clients will love and cherish. I am offering custom framed prints that are designed on YOUR walls to perfectly fit your space. I also have a gorgeous albums, which are the perfect way to preserve all your images from your session.

If you had a session this year and would like to add on an album or framed prints, that is always available to you! Just reach out and we will get the process started! It is super easy and you can spend your free time cuddling with your family instead of on the computer designing an album!

Connecticut Family Photography | In Home Family Session in Darien CT by Fairfield County Photographer Kristin Wood Photography

Oh how I adore this family! They are so gracious, kind and humble. They are new residents in Darien and have a gorgeous new home. They made the move from “the city” (that means NYC as I’ve learned) to the suburbs, and are thrilled to have so much space! We snuck in this in-home family session on one of the last nice days we had this fall! There home was perfect for an in-home session with lots of natural light and beautiful decor. Mom and Dad have their hands (and hearts) full with two sweet young toddlers, but are loving every second of it (as you can see in these photos!)! Here are some of my favorites from their session!

Kristin Wood Photography specializes in natural light luxury newborn, maternity, child and family photography in Darien, CT and surrounding areas including Greenwich, Westport, New Canaan,  Ridgefield, Stamford, New Haven, Manhattan, and Westchester County.  

I would love to begin planning a portrait session for your baby & family.  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. Sessions are relaxed, cuddly, emotional and authentic while beautifully telling the story of your family. Enjoy 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.

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Connecticut Family Photographer | Fairfield County Beach Photographer | Darien CT Weed Beach

This was such a fun extended family session. I’m so glad these Stamford natives decided to shoot at the beach in Darien. It made a perfect setting for the session, the kids had a blast, and we even got some sunset shots. They are a gorgeous family and so full of love for each other. The grandparents have been together for 49 years and I loved getting a snap a few of them together as well as them with their grandkids.

The Mom came over for a style consultation prior to the session. She tried on several pieces from the wardrobe and selected this beachy, flowy gray dress and also selected outfits for her two girls! The colors are perfection for the beach tones! The family ordered a custom gallery wall and they looked amazing in their home with the neutral, calm, relaxing colors!

Extended family sessions can be a real challenge at times. It is important to me to still capture those natural interactions and emotions and that seems to become more difficult with more people to corral. Having an awesome location with activities to do together really helps (in this case dancing in the sand and throwing rocks in the water).

Here are a few of my favorites (ok a lot of my favorites) from their session!

Clothing for the Mom and little girls was provided by Kristin Wood Photography’s Client Closet, which is available to all clients.

Kristin Wood Photography specializes in natural light luxury newborn, maternity, child and family photography in Darien, CT and surrounding areas including Greenwich, Westport, New Canaan,  Ridgefield, Stamford, New Haven, Manhattan, and Westchester County.  

I would love to begin planning a portrait session for your baby & family.  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. Sessions are relaxed, cuddly, emotional and authentic while beautifully telling the story of your family. Enjoy 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.

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Fall Family Mini Sessions | Fairfield County Connecticut Family Photographer

I'm excited to announce that I'm going to offer Family mini sessions September 22 and 23!  These are limited edition in that this is the ONLY weekend for mini sessions (because I LOVE my full family sessions with wardrobe styling and I know you will too!).  These 20 minute mini sessions will be in my field location in New Canaan and include 10 edited digital images for download from your online gallery!  There will be 4 sessions each evening from 5-7 pm (so only EIGHT spots total!).  Contact me to book now before they are gone!!