I am so beyond happy with how my very first Back to School “Who They Are Today” mini sessions turned out.
Everyone told me when my kids were little that it goes fast — and wow, they weren’t kidding. You blink, and suddenly they aren’t crawling into bed with you after a nightmare, or begging you to match clothes, or asking you to read their favorite book for the 100th time. These photos are for the moms who want to hold onto those pieces of childhood just a little longer. They’re for the moms who know these are the moments they’ll look back on 20 years from now with tears in their eyes.
First up was Robby.
When I say this boy loves stuffies, I mean it. A few years ago I photographed him at home with what felt like all of his stuffed animals. It was magical then, and to see him back in front of my lens with a few of his favorites this time — my heart just about exploded.
Robby started out shy, as he usually does, but it didn’t take long for his warm smile to peek through. That peach polo shirt and those gentle eyes just radiated who he is right now. It’s these details — his favorites, his sweetness, his little ways of opening up — that make this kind of session so special.
I absolutely adore this kid. To capture him with the things he loves most, knowing how quickly he’ll grow out of this stage, is exactly why I created these sessions. Because one day, his mom will look back at these photos and remember the little boy who loved his stuffies more than anything else.
Your Friendly Neighborhood Photographer – Kim
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