Sitting Pretty on a Hot Fall Day | Washington, D.C. Baby and Family Photographer

One of my favorite times in a baby's first year is what I call the "sitting pretty phase", when they can comfortably sit upright without toppling over, but before they start rocking back and forth and moving. The phase can be quite short for some babies, but it's a perfect window of opportunity for photos!

So what wonderful timing that Baby 'M's second portrait session happened to be just as she's in the sitting stage. And what a sweet and delightful baby, with such a calm and pleasant demeanor, sitting pretty in every setting that we put her in. Unfortunately, the rest of us were sweltering on an unusually hot fall day, but she was as happy as could be, showered with love and attention from her lovely family.

I look forward to seeing her again when she turns one. Although at that point, she may be on the move, which will be fun, but a challenge to capture!

Here are some favorites from our session: