I met this family bright and early for a session full of baby snuggles and cake eating in celebration of this little guy's first birthday. As soon as I pulled my camera out, he flashed me the best smile and I knew this was going to be a good session.

This was such a sweet family. It was apparent from the beginning of the session just how much they love each other- and how obsessed they are with their baby! And it turns out that our husbands work together and we have a few mutual friends. It's funny how small the world is!

We walked around Downtown Charleston and hit the "hot spots"- Rainbow Row and Waterfront Park- and then headed to White Point Gardens for some cake.

You would never know from the pictures, but K didn't actually eat any cake! He might win the title for "Messiest Cake Smasher Who Didn't Actually Eat Any Cake." He loved running his hands through the cake though.

K, I hope you have a wonderful dinosaur birthday party and that year #2 is full of many wonderful memories!

The last time we photographed this handsome little man was back at Christmas time with his big sister. This time around we photographed him in-studio in West Ashley for his 1st birthday milestone session.

Last time we photographed him he was just starting to sit up so we would have to play the balancing game to snap a few pictures before he started to tip over. Now he is standing and getting ready to start walking any day now!

He is such a happy baby. He loved to smiled and the camera loved him back. It was such a fun milestone studio session.

He thought animal sounds were the funniest thing - "meow" was his favorite so his mom and I took turns being cats. The results were well worth it. Look at this handsome guy!

You're doing a wonderful job, mom! He's growing up beautifully. Thank you for the opportunity to be a part of his first year. Here's hoping year two doesn't go by as quickly as year one!