Willoughby Ohio Lifestyle Family Photos

When this family asks me to photograph them for their annual Christmas cards, I say yes every time. I mean, just look at these photos. Jeffrey is the cutest, smiliest little guy alive. They're always so happy together. And they can make 30 degrees with no coats look really, really warm.

That photo up there on the right is hilarious to me. We were trying to get a couple photos of Matthew and Jen by themselves but Jeffrey wanted to be in on the fun too, so he squeeeeezed himself between them. See below for what transpired. Hahaha!

Rocky River Reservation Family Photos

This family is the coolest, and that photo up there is so them. Ken and Angie have become friends over the last couple years, and they always keep us laughing. I'm not exaggerating at all when I say that there's never a dull moment when they're around.

I love that one up there of Coraline talking with her hands. Too much cuteness! ;)

Madison | 1 Year

This little one has the most hilarious facial expressions I've ever seen on a 1-year-old! I think it might have something to do with her mom being expressive too. :) So fun to photograph!

Braden | 1 Year

It's always incredible to me to see the similarities between a newborn baby and their toddler self. I guess it makes sense—a kid should resemble his baby photos!—but we spend so much time wondering what babies will look like before they're born … and then there they are in front of us! And they're giving us hints as to how they will develop and which parts of their newborn selves will stay and which will features will morph into something just a little different.

I don't have any kids of my own yet, but I love having friends that do because I can witness these amazing changes firsthand. Braden's smile is the sweetest thing, and you can see that in his newborn photos! It's the craziest thing that that little peanut is this walking, talking 1+-year-old right now.

I spent the day with Braden a couple weeks ago, and he's even happier and friendlier than he was on his first birthday, which I didn't think was possible. He's really good at sharing, especially when he finds treasures in the kitchen, and he can repeat most anything you say. Plus, he knows how to throw stuff away, which is extremely helpful in my opinion. :)