Fallon's First Birthday!! {Family and Child Photography, Aspinwall Riverfront Park, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania}

I am so excited to share from Fallons' first birthday and the Kiefer family's portrait session! I have had the pleasure of photographing their family since big sister Emme's newborn session but since Fallon was born during quarantine last year, I did not have a chance to meet the newest addition to their family. So when mom contacted me to set up a session for Fallons' first birthday, I was super excited to catch up and meet their new baby girl! We ended up with a beautiful March evening with absolutely stunning sunset lighting. Mom wanted to use a location that had an option for shelter in case we had poor weather, which often happens in Pittsburgh's spring season, so we settled on Aspinwall Riverfront Park. This was a new session location for me, but as it sits right along the river and has a really nice covered pavilion, this is definitely going on my list as a recommendation for other portrait sessions!

​The family was ready and jumped right in to taking their photos - it always makes things more fun and easy when families feel comfortable with each other in front of the camera. This is not easy to do! I always encourage families to focus on each other, instead of the camera, as a way to get those natural interactions. This may be while dancing, telling jokes, giving tickles or LOTS of hugs and kisses! The best smiles come from genuine joy while interacting with the ones you love! The Kiefer's were great at playing around and having fun with their children, which allowed me to capture those sweet candid moments of joy!

The girls were wearing a dress and romper set that coordinated beautifully together. After taking some family photos, the girls had an outfit change to get ready for Fallon's individual first birthday photos and her cake smash. In a lilac and lace romper with white lace headband, she looked picture perfect! Mom also came prepared with a pink 1 balloon and a pink and purple cake. Fallon took her time picking off the sprinkles while daintily eating her cake but big sister Emme was ready to dig in as soon as mom and dad gave the go ahead! It was so fun watching these two sisters interact and I absolutely loved watching Emme as a big sister! It was so great to see the family again and I look forward to future sessions with the Kiefer family!!

All images by Becca Baker Photography
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania newborn, maternity, child & family photographer
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*Becca Baker Photography specializes in newborn, infant/child, maternity and family photography in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and the surrounding areas.*
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