So my journey with Benjamin began when I did a maternity photo session for his mom and dad. I had been wanting to start offering a “baby’s first year” package and at the time didn’t have any close family or friends that were expecting to ask for an ambassador baby, so after their maternity photos, I ask them if I could use Benjamin. They said yes and the rest is history.

Now, after five sessions, spanning one whole year, with little Ben, this is a bitter-sweet milestone. I have enjoyed every single session with him. From all him smiles to a tear or two (Chewy…you know what I’m talking about), he has been so much fun to watch grow.

Every time we wrapped a session, we would pull out our calendars and schedule the next session. There was always a next session and a “see you in a few months” when I walked out of the door. Not this time. I kind of awkwardly packed my stuff and was like, “keep me in mind when he turns two….okay bye.” When what I really wanted to say was, “okay, I love you and I’ll miss you guys.” But, I held back those socially awkward words for the sake of all us.

But, I do love Ben, and I will miss them all, including Sam their dog.

Holly and Brad…I swear, I’m not crying. Okay, maybe just a little. I can’t begin to tell you how honored I am to have been a part of the journey of Ben’s first year. I never imagined when I asked you two that I would grow so attached or feel so invested. I look forward to watching Ben grow through your own lenses and posts on your social accounts. Enjoy the sneak peek from his one-year old session. XO – Kelly Harper