I cannot believe this little girl is already one, I swear she was just in her mama’s belly during our maternity session last year. I took her newborn portraits last June and time has whipped by so quickly I was in shock it was time to take her first year photos. This little peanut is so much fun, so lively, so much spunk in her tiny body. I can always tell the little girls that will do well in life 🙂 the ones that have a wonderful spirit and a confidence that is well beyond their years.
I met up with baby D’s gorgeous mom and awesomely cool dad in Folsom for some outdoor portraits to celebrate her first birthday! Shout out to this stylish mom’s fabulous skills, if you are in the market for a hair artist you need to contact her: Jennifer at Indie Salon 🙂
Oh this sweet face. This little girl is so loved.
Something about this image just says ‘motherhood’ to me. A bleary, quick moving time in our lives where we hug and love and protect our children. Trying to raise them and lift them up, molding compassionate and healthy adults. It goes by too quickly. For a short time and hopefully for always our children look at us with peace and no-holds love.
Anita Martin Photography is currently booking maternity, child, and family sessions in the Northern California area. Local Sacramento and Folsom families will be treated to a session at their home or outdoor location of their choice. Sessions can begin in the home with a secondary location outside! In-home sessions allow a greater level of personality to be infused in the images, showing your children in their natural setting, amongst their belongings and toys. I focus on the relationships between you and your family and children during your session and it is my priority to document the way you interact with each other.
I adore these images, kids laughing, mom smiling, dad proud to call these happy people his own.
And best of all dad’s can make their kids fly! Swinging them around, dancing with them, playing and laughing…the best way to get 1000 watt grins that is for sure 🙂
So.much.personality! I cannot stop smiling at this energetic, entertaining, highly spirited and sweet girl. 
Snuggling in for some loving shots! I adore how natural they both were in front of the camera. They have such love and affection for each other. I can’t wait to schedule some mother daughter portraits with my own mom 🙂
To prepare for a mother-daughter session like this lovely pair, I recommend styling in coordinating outfits, layers, accessorize, and keep colors consistent with your surroundings. It is so much fun putting together outfits that really show off your own personalities! Since this session took place with some gorgeous greenery, these ladies paired their neutrals with pops of bright turquoise and greens. Complimentary colors like this are pleasing to the eye and make the images stand out. By keeping the tones consistent with the location you will have images that are timeless, and keep the focus on the moments happening between you and your daughter 🙂