The Bretz Family - Olivia's First Birthday! {Family and Child Photography, Pittsburgh Pennsylvania, Avonworth Community Park}

Nothing makes me happier then to capture sweet celebrations for my friends...and I was lucky enough to photograph my friend's family photos and her daughter's 1st birthday photos! We met at Avonworth Community Park, which was a new shooting location for me so I made sure to get there a bit early to scout some spots within the park that would work for their session. The park had an adorable little creek, bridge and flowers and trees which all made a great backdrop for a variety of their photos!

Along with finding a great spot to set up for their photos: a spot with color, texture and great lighting, I also wanted to find a location that would allow me to focus on the interactions among the family. I love capturing those silly moments between siblings, snuggles and hugs with each parent, even the looks that mom and dad share between each other. It's the interactions, feelings and emotions, at this point in time, that I really want to capture in a family session. I also want to photograph those special details and quirks about the child at this moment in their life. Olivia gives tons of serious, curious looks along with a smile that shows off her fresh baby teeth and I was able to grab a few photos of her and all of those little details. With big brother, Evan, he's super silly and gives the biggest, best smile. So, I was able to be silly with him and photograph that big beautiful smile!

After photographing the family and some individual photos of both Evan and Olivia, I moved on to the birthday photos for Olivia. It always surprises me just how quickly the first year goes by - I feel like it was just yesterday that Olivia was born and my daughter was able to hold her for the first time. Now she's a fun, silly girl who chases after her big brother and loves to read books! Mom brought an adorable little cupcake for Olivia, but she was not as interested in eating or playing in the cake. So after grabbing a few quick shots of her with her cupcake, in her first birthday outfit, Jenna changed her and we went to play in the creek and on the playground! What a fun way to end our photo session together!

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, PA and the surrounding areas.*
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