Niko | Wilmington Cake Smash Photographer

Niko’s mom requested a cowboy setup for his first birthday cake smash session and it turned out to be so adorable! As with all my cake smashes, we got a few shots before the cake. The added details like the fake mustache and cowboy hat just made Niko even cuter and I didn’t think that was possible.

He wasn’t quite sure about asking smashing the cake, but he did take a few bites before deciding that he’d rather finger paint with the icing. This is one reason why I love cake smash session- all babies react a little differently and we just go with the flow!

I’m so glad I could help celebrate this sweet boy and his first year ❤️

Coco, 9 Month Sitter Session | Wilmington NC Baby Photographer

With a name like "Coco" and a head full of beautiful hair, I knew this baby girl would be so fun to work with! She smiled the entire time and was such a sweet little model, which seriously makes my job a bit easier!  Her favorite part was probably crawling towards the camera and investigating her surroundings (which gave me some shots of those gorgeous eyes!).

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Hayden, 6 Month Sitter Session | Leland NC Baby Photographer

This handsome little guy was so full of personality during our session! Hayden was just so easy going and had the most beautiful big eyes (and squishy cheeks!).  He let me plop him into all kinds of bowls, buckets, and outfits without even a flinch! I've said it before but seriously, sitter sessions are so much fun! There's just something about this stage that's so unique and adorable, between the fleeting newborn moments and when they turn one and begin to look like toddlers.

Here are some of my favorite images from Hayden's session!

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Sadie, 7 Month Sitter Session | Leland NC Baby Photographer

The first time I photographed this beautiful girl, she was just 11 days old! This time, at 7 months, she had grown up so much. I love this age because they're sitting up nicely, but not yet on the move (at least not too fast!). Also, babies start to show their personalities and Sadie definitely is the sweetest, most happy baby! And seriously, her big blue eyes are so captivating. I always look forward to my time with Sadie (and her mama!) and I'm so excited for her first birthday session soon.

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Weller, 6 Month Sitter Session | Leland NC Baby Photographer

Oh my goodness, this little guy was such a sweetheart (and look at those eyes!)! Weller came in for a milestone/sitter session at 6 months. He is ridiculously cute and has the sweetest personality as well! Apparently, he had been going through a phase which was ALL ABOUT his tongue and we caught some great shots of him being silly. 

I always encourage parents to bring in any items of personal significance to include in their session. Mom brought a teddy bear which was made from a shirt she gave her dad who has passed away. I know these images of Weller playing with this bear will be so meaningful as he grows older.

I enjoyed my time with this little man and his mama so much. Weller was just a ton of fun and I'm so glad I could capture this special age for his parents!

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