SIM TURNS ONE!

A couple weekends ago, I had the privilege of shooting my favorite family in Rome again. The occasion this time? Sim's first birthday party! I can't believe he is already one year old! (Check out my previous sessions with this lovely family here and here.) The party was SO fun, and all the decorations were SO adorable. I loved the pinwheel theme and the bright colors. My favorite moments to photograph during the party were most definitely during the smash cake. : ) Happy birthday, Sim!

House-divided cornhole boards. Love it.The family of honor!

Another quick family portrait before Sim got totally messy. : )

THE WELDON FAMILY

I have to be honest: I'm not really a morning person. Let's just say that it takes me a little while to get going. You night owls know what I'm talking about! Ironically, though, I LOVE shooting morning sessions. On a good weather day, the light is just so clear and beautiful. And for this morning shoot, it was no exception. I had the privilege of photographing little Sim at three months old, and I was pumped when Leigh (aka Mom) asked me to do family photos at six months. We did the session at Berry College, and I'm thrilled with the results. Ryan (aka Dad) had to dip out a little early to head to work, so Leigh's mom got some shots with her grandson at the end. : ) Enjoy this lovely family! ***Update: Correction - Sim is ~8.5 months in this session. Time totally flies and escapes me! Sorry to the parents for getting this incorrect the first time.***

As we were prepping for the next spot, a truckload of teenage baseball players walked through on their way to summer camp, and I thought it was hilarious that they were so interested in what we were doing.

LOVE.I included this next one because Sim's expression reminds me of a photo from his three-month session (picture follows - like father, like son!). : )

Love, love, love.

A little juxtaposition with outtakes. Sim is hilarious.

Cuuuuuuties.

Proud grandmother. : )

The next photo illustrates how on-the-move he liked to be!

SIM: BABY

This sweet family was such a delight to photograph! When the hubby and I moved to Rome last summer, we needed a new dentist and we chose Doctors Weldon & Blackmon. On my first visit late last year, Dr. Weldon shared with me that his wife was due to have a baby soon and the rest fell into place. I'm SO glad they invited me to take pictures -- Sim has the biggest laugh you can imagine! And you can just tell how much these parents love and cherish their baby boy. Enjoy my favorites of this adorable fam. : )

William Sim Weldon -- a named rooted in family. Love it (and the reclaimed wood letters!).Future golfer. TOO cute.

Baby modeling is hard work. ; )

Even though it was rainy out, we still had to sneak outside for a couple of photos. : )