There’s nothing like a first birthday. There are so many milestones that come and go throughout a baby’s first year. And, as I said during this photo session, the days are long but the years are short. From sleepless nights to watching your baby learn the world around her, the first year has so many incredible moments.

This cutie pie with the prettiest blue eyes was such a little sweetheart. Her sweet mama and I had so much fun making her smile and watching her try to devour her cake. This little girl is so loved and I know that her family can’t wait to celebrate her birthday and all of her amazing milestones from her first year.

A new baby is like the beginning of all things: wonder, hope, a dream of possibilities.

— Eda Leshan