Hissyfits Photography Blog

Saturday evening I met up with Rob, Tracy and their beautiful baby girl, Riley. The evening was a recipe for perfection…much cooler temps than we have been seeing, dark and dramatic skies as storms were building to our north and a smiling, happy, adorable nearly one year old!

Meet Riley. This little lovebug will be one on Friday! Can’t you just feel her personality? Such bright eyes and sweet spirit…eager to explore and learn and grow.

Riley’s mama first found me when she was searching for ladybug party ideas online. She came across the post I shared on Gentry’s ladybug party and figured out we were in the same big city! And the rest my friends, is history! Tracy is every bit as into party planning as I am and this little girl is going to have one FAB bash!! I hope years from now when she looks back at the pictures from her first birthday, she will recognize how much time and effort, but most of all love, her mama put into making everything absolutely perfect.

The little miss LOVED these wooden ladybugs her mom brought along!! And her clothing? Don’t even get my started! Darling, darling and more darling! Exactly my style without a doubt! Be sure to take note of her shoes in some of these shots! Mom made them!! Yes, the little lady is a lucky one…she has a crafty mama! And now I am feeling super inspired to try my hand at adding some bling to some cute Converse tennies for my little diva! Tracy, I need to know all your secrets!!

Most of these images screamed color in some way, shape or form but I am loving the classic, “warm” black and white feel of this one. So timeless, so soft.

When Tracy mentioned that Riley’s party was the ladybug theme and what she was going to be bringing for her to wear, my mind immediately went to a few of the decorations I had left from Gentry’s party. What fun, unique props!

Thanks for entertaining my idea on this Tracy…I love the way we were able to use the fence!! Riley not only walks but walks REALLY well so the fence actually came in handy for distracting her and keeping her in one spot!

The picture above and the next two down are quite possibly my favorites from the entire shoot! Something about the setting, the coloring and the magical feel just makes me happy inside. Oh to be one…the innocence, the wonder, the sheer joy found in the simplest of things.

And whoever said that your eyes “have” to be open for a picture to be cute is crazy! I happen to love her closed eyes in this one! Miss Riley was fine with her headbands but the second the hat went on, she started trying to take it off! And speaking of the hat, isn’t it fab? I am telling ya, Tracy knows how to accessorize!!

This is the same image I posted in the sneak peek, I just love it so…

Once I found out Riley was walking so well, I wasn’t sure if we would be able to get her to sit in my little vintage chair! But sit she did!! I think she even kind of liked it! Notice the ladybug again…I am thinking she has the PERFECT theme for her birthday this year!!

Looking at mom or dad and laughing!

I was playing with the light on the next two! Love the artsy feel and the burst of light peeping in through the side!

Happy first birthday Riley!! May you always know the love your parents have for you! In just the hour and a half we spent together it was more than obvious to me that they are over the moon with you!

Rob and Tracy, thanks for making the trek to see me! It was so nice to meet you! I can’t wait to hear all about the party so be sure to email me pictures afterwards! Have a wonderful week!!

Filed under sugar-babies, by Bethany