Matilda: baby's first year sessions


Watching a baby grow through their first year is such a magical experience, and capturing those moments in photographs preserves memories that families will treasure forever. Baby Matilda's first year was full of love, laughter, and a little mischief—and we captured it all across four special sessions.

Newborn Love at Grandma’s Home

Baby Matilda's journey began in the cozy comfort of grandma’s home. Surrounded by her older siblings, she made her debut into a warm, loving family environment. We captured sweet interactions, tender snuggles, and the first glimpses of her tiny features. This session set the tone for a year full of family-focused photography, highlighting the bond between siblings and the joy of welcoming a new little one into the home.

Children gathered around a table reading and learning together in a vintage black and white photograph.
Four children sitting together on a wooden bench outdoors.
A series of five connected photos showing a family on a couch in coordinated outfits.
Three siblings sit together on a gray couch while holding their newborn baby sibling in a pink blanket.
A collage of family photos showing people sitting together on couches and benches in casual home settings.
Baby wearing floral swaddle and orange bow headband lying on white background.
Family group wearing coordinated purple and pink outfits sitting together on a couch.
Family sitting together on gray couch in casual clothing.
A row of children sitting together on a gray bench wearing coordinated pink and purple outfits.
Newborn baby wearing a rust-colored bow headband against a white background.
Baby lying on floral bedding wearing sage green outfit.
Baby in sage green ribbed outfit lying on floral pattern blanket with matching headband.
Baby in sage green outfit with matching bow lying on floral print fabric.
Baby wearing sage green knotted headband and matching button-up sleeper lying on floral bedding.
Baby wearing a rust-colored velvet bow headband lies on floral print blanket.

Fall Family Fun at the University of Notre Dame

A few months later, we celebrated baby Matilda's growth on the iconic campus of the University of Notre Dame. The fall leaves provided a colorful backdrop as she explored with her siblings and parents. This session captured the playful energy of family life while also highlighting the beauty of the campus in autumn—a perfect mix of candid moments and scenic portraits.

A family of five poses together outdoors on an autumn day with golden leaves in the background.
A family walking together on a tree-lined autumn path with fallen leaves and golden foliage.
Children playing and hugging outdoors in autumn with golden sunlight and trees in the background.
Children in coordinated fall outfits stand together against a golden autumn background with warm lighting.
A family poses together outdoors during golden hour with autumn foliage in the background.
A young child in a patterned dress stands on grass while striking playful poses in black and white.
A family sits together on a wooden bench in a park during golden hour sunset.
A young child with blonde hair wearing a beige sweater and red necklace sits on a wooden bench outdoors.
A series of photos showing someone wearing a cream sweater and navy blue bow against a blurred outdoor background.
A child in a burgundy sweater poses playfully against a tree trunk with autumn leaves scattered on the ground.
A baby's hand grasps a polka dot blanket or fabric in a close-up shot.
A child in a cream sweater sits casually on a rock outdoors during fall.
Child in burgundy sweater dress plays and poses by a tree trunk in autumn setting with fallen leaves on the ground.
A child in a beige sweater and brown pants sits playfully on a large rock near a tranquil pond during autumn.

Personality on Display at Home

As baby Matilda continued to grow, we returned to her home to document her bubbly personality. This session was full of movement, laughter, and curiosity, capturing her exploring the couch, giggling, and showing off her emerging personality. These in-home sessions are always special because they showcase the little details of everyday life—the smiles, the tiny hands, and the interactions that make a home feel alive.

Baby in light blue floral dress with matching bow headband lying on gray couch.
Baby wearing light blue floral dress and bow headband sitting on beige couch.
A black and white collage of mice sleeping in various cozy positions on soft bedding.
Baby in light blue lace dress and matching bow headband lying on gray couch smiling at camera.
A baby wearing a light blue floral outfit and matching bow lies smiling on a gray couch.
Baby wearing blue floral dress with bow crawling on gray sofa.
Smiling baby in blue floral outfit and matching bow relaxing on gray sofa.
A baby wearing a bright yellow ruffled outfit with white trim sits on a grey couch.
A baby in a yellow dress with lace details sits on hardwood flooring.
Baby wearing a bright yellow dress with daisy details and matching yellow bow headband smiles sweetly.
A small child wearing a bright yellow dress with white trim sits happily on a beige couch.
Black and white close-up portraits of a baby wearing a white headband with delicate floral details.
Baby in bright yellow dress with white floral overlay sits smiling on hardwood floor.
Baby in yellow outfit and white headband shows a cheerful expression while posing for a portrait.
Black and white portrait of a smiling baby wearing a white bow headband and light colored outfit.

First Birthday Celebration at Central High Apartments

The grand finale of baby Matilda's first year was her one-year milestone session at Central High Apartments. Complete with a cake smash featuring a cupcake, this session was all about celebrating her growth and the joy she brings to her family. We captured her excitement, messy fun, and the pure happiness of turning one—making it a memorable conclusion to her first-year photography journey.

Baby wearing watermelon print bow and white outfit lying on soft pink blanket.
A sweet summer-themed outfit with a watermelon bow and white shirt against a green outdoor background.
Baby wearing white watermelon-themed outfit lies on pink blanket during outdoor summer photoshoot.
Black and white photo of small child sitting on concrete steps outdoors.
Black and white photo series showing a small child in a patterned dress playing near a tree trunk.
Series of close-up shots showing a baby in a mint green outfit with a matching bow headband.
Black and white portrait of a smiling baby wearing a bow headband and linen romper outdoors.
Baby in mint green romper and headband lying on white blanket outdoors.
Baby wearing sage green ruffle outfit sits on white blanket outdoors in summer garden setting.
Baby in teal ruffled romper sits on white blanket with floral headband.
Black and white photo of a baby in a turban bow headband sitting on concrete with finger in mouth.
Close up of small bare feet and hands holding a partially eaten cupcake on white fabric.
Baby in blue romper and headband sitting on white blanket eating cupcake outdoors in sunlit garden.
A small child in a ruffled blue dress sits on a white blanket outdoors enjoying a snack.
Baby in blue romper sitting on concrete ledge with green leafy background.
A series of photos showing a little one in blue clothing eating a piece of cake on a sunny day.
Black and white portrait of baby wearing floral headband on white blanket.
Close up of baby hands playing with cake or dessert while wearing blue outfit.
Baby wearing floral headband and mint dress enjoying cake smash photo session with frosting on face.
Baby in blue dress and floral headband enjoying cake during first birthday smash cake session.
Baby in sage green outfit plays with snack while sitting on white blanket outdoors.

From newborn snuggles to first birthday celebrations, each session with baby [Name] told a unique story. Milestone photography allows families to preserve not just images, but the emotions and personalities that evolve throughout a baby’s first year. Whether in the comfort of home or in beautiful outdoor locations like the University of Notre Dame or Central High Apartments, every session becomes a cherished keepsake.