I first met sweet little Addison Elizabeth exactly one year ago at the hospital when she was only twenty-four hours old. Addison was my very first Fresh 48 session that I ever photographed, and it was such an honor when her mama (also a photographer!) invited me to capture these moments for them in the hospital as they got to know their baby girl.

Following babies and their families throughout their journey during the first year always makes my heart so happy. I have loved watching Addison grow this year. Getting together for coffee dates with her mother and FaceTime calls where Addi would get so excited and start clapping her hands to see the screen -- those are the moments when I feel so lucky to have clients as friends, and friends as clients.

For Addison's first birthday we planned a rustic winter wonderland cake smash. This was so much fun to put together using neutral tones and natural materials -- burlap & wood were the perfect combinations to add a little bit of texture to her backdrop! I love the hanging snowflakes, and Addi was definitely intrigued by them, too.

But before the cake smash, we pulled out my teepee for some airy and whimsical portraits of the birthday girl. She may or may not have been bribed with puffs to stay on the rug when we were taking her pictures (seriously, puffs and Cheerios save the day at every single session!).

Love the teepee? Check out our DIY tutorial to make your own!