There’s something so special about the bond between sisters—and this duo made their sisters photoshoot so much fun from the moment they stepped in front of the camera. Big sister kept telling her little sister how cute she looked — it was so sweet! They both looked absolutely adorable. Big sister is turning 5 this summer, and we couldn’t let the moment pass without snapping a few birthday portraits to celebrate the occasion.
Scroll through for some of my favorite shots from this darling session!
This adorable crew of cousins (two sets of siblings) came to me after winning a session I donated to Gifts of Joy through a silent auction. From the moment they arrived, the session was bursting with energy and chaos— it was so much fun and they are all such beautiful kids! Adding to the joy, both baby girls had recently turned one, so I made sure to capture some photos to celebrate their first birthday milestones too.
I’m also grateful to have the opportunity to support an incredible cause. From their website, “Gifts of Joy is a 100% volunteer-run nonprofit dedicated to bringing joy, hope, and encouragement to children battling cancer and their families. What began in 2018 as a small toy drive in Temecula, CA has grown into a multi-state movement, now serving 14 hospital units across Southern California and Tennessee. Through toy drives, care packages, and hospital support programs, we strive to uplift spirits, ease burdens, and remind every child and family that they are seen, loved, and never alone. Hospitals now rely on our year-round gifts and encouragement initiatives to bring comfort and support when it’s needed most.”
To learn more about Gifts of Joy or to get involved, visit their website and see how you can help bring a little extra light to families facing their hardest days.
Now to show off some highlights from this adorable cousins photoshoot!
I’m a few months behind on posting — it’s great to be busy, but I’m glad to have a moment to catch up on sharing some sweet photos! I’m excited to finally showcase this cutie’s 5th birthday photoshoot. The setup was simple and sweet, with a giant pink balloon to announce that she’s turning 5 — such a big and important milestone! She was so sweet being the star of the show, and I hope she felt as special as she is.
Why Birthday Photoshoots Matter: Capturing Milestones That Fly By
Kids grow faster than we can sometimes keep up with—and birthdays are one of the most meaningful ways to pause and take it all in. It’s a special way to freeze time for just a moment and capture the growth and personality of your child at that specific age.
Every birthday marks a new chapter. Photos celebrate these milestones and tell the story of who your child is becoming, year by year. A birthday photoshoot gives you and your child lasting keepsakes to look back on.
Adorable E’s 2nd birthday photoshoot was so much fun! Photographing two-year-olds can be challenging, but once cutie E warmed up his smiles were contagious. His dad pulled out all the stops to bring out those cheerful grins. It’s clear that little E is a big fan of Mickey Mouse, which made the session even more fun. I loved meeting him and his parents!
I got meet Tatum last year for her baby sister’s 1st birthday photos, and I was thrilled when her momma reached out again to schedule big sister Tatum’s 4th birthday photoshoot. Tatum’s birthday is coming up in May, and her mom wanted to make sure we captured this special milestone. Her mom also wanted to include some family photos, and what a gorgeous family they are! As the session drew to a close, we let Tatum be herself to dance and have fun — 4 years old is such a fun age!
This beautiful family kicked off my holiday sessions at the Wickerd Christmas Tree Farm this year. It was so fun to learn they live in my neighborhood, and little Benny is as cute as it gets!
