The Happiest Baby on the Block | Upland Photographer

This sweet boy is about to turn one, and I just adore him and his mama, Tira.  It’s no small thing to move across the country and not know a soul in the city you now call home, so when someone reaches out, takes you on a tour of your city, asks you to lunch and playdates with your kids – you know that person is a gem.  And when that person is another photographer, and she hires you to photograph her adorable son, you know you’ve hit the jackpot.

I had seen these gorgeous yellow flowers all over Mt. Baldy, and knew I wanted to use them as a backdrop for some sessions.  So the evening of our shoot, we drove up the mountain ready for a quick mini session.  The minute we opened the car door, the thunder rolled and rain drops fell from the sky.  I could not believe my sunny, California, skies had turned gray.  But when you’re an on-location, lifestyle photographer, you just roll with it.  And honestly, these images totally work with the gorgeous light that night.

These two have such a special connection. I love both of their open-mouth smiles!