Mallory :: 1 Year

Another one of my little ‘grow with me’ kiddos turns ONE! Soon I am going to make a blogpost of all of my “Grow with Me” kids from their newborn session to their 1 year session to show their progression! I can’t wait to do that :)  We took these at the Audubon Zoo! Mallory’s mom had a animal/zoo/safari themed 1st Birthday party for her, so this was the perfect place to capture her turning ONE! I hope to see she and big sister Madison again really soon, those two girls love the camera :)

This is an email I received from Mallory’s mom, Christi the day we finished up Mallory’s session. I just wanted to share it with you guys…

“I would like to express my deepest appreciation for all you do for your clients. You have always been over accommodating and a gift from GOD with your generosity during our  photo sessions. I am really going to miss seeing you every three months. You have been so sweet and lovely to work with, you don’t meet people like you often in the business world. I just can’t begin to tell you how your photos will be cherished forever. You are so very talented and have a great eye for locations and beauty. Thanks again for being you. “

I sat at my desk and got teary after reading this. I am so thankful to do what I do. Now you know why I often overbook myself and take on extra shoots per week. I have a really hard telling people No. I truly am addicted to my job and I get so attached to my clients. It takes tons of patience, hard work and self-motivation to keep trucking along…. but the people I photograph make my day! Thank you Christi for being a wonderful Mom who truly treasures the photos I take :) That makes my heart happy.

Here are my favs from Mallory’s session:

Madison jumped in for a few!!