I can’t believe how big this precious boy has gotten! I’ve been so honored to take pictures of his sweet self when he was three months, six months, nine months and now a WHOLE YEAR OLD!
Makaio and his parents, Abby and Doug Swisher, live in my neighborhood. When Makaio was only a month and a half old, Abby and Doug asked me to do some milestone photo shoots as he grows up. His personality has developed so much in the year that I’ve known him, and although he’s not there just yet, he’s SO close to walking on his own!
We did the session on Good Friday, which meant Makaio’s dad, Doug, had the day off from work and could join us. I love capturing that cutie Makaio by himself, of course, but I was so happy for the chance to get the whole family in some shots. We started at the Factory in Franklin, and I just love Makaio’s facial expressions throughout those shots. He had a few “I’m crying because I’m one and that’s what I do,” moments, but you can’t tell me he’s not still adorable, even through his tears.
We must have worn out the birthday boy with all the pictures, because he needed a nap before his next adventure… cake smashing! We set him up back at my studio with a cake, and then let him have at it! Some of the best photos happen when you give a one-year-old permission to make a total disaster.
Happy first birthday, Makaio! It means so much to me that this wonderful family chose me to be their photographer, and I can’t wait to watch this little man grow up!
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