Ending the year on a high note with the sweetest baby ever | Washington, D.C. Baby Photographer

As 2011 comes to a close, I look back and am so thankful for all of the wonderful families that I had the pleasure of working with this year. Some were repeat clients, but many were new this year and I had a fabulously fun time getting to know them all. I am especially thankful to the families who allowed me to photograph them more than once during the year to capture different moments in their lives.

One such family was the 'F' family from Washington, D.C. with their darling baby girl. I met them back in September when Baby 'A' was 6 months old. At the time, she was very comfortable propped up on her arms but was not yet moving around on her own (see the session again). I was excited to return to their lovely home for her 9 month session and to witness Baby 'A' in her early stages of mobility.

She was absolutely adorable, dusting the floor with her pretty dress as she pulled herself around on her belly. And so amusing to watch her parents spin her around on her tummy to redirect her from dangerous objects and attempt to guide her towards the camera. She continues to be a wonderful little model, with her abundant smiles and super sweet nature. And it was great to catch up with her parents too. Such a lovely family, I truly enjoy my time with them.

So I look forward to seeing them again in the new year to celebrate Baby 'A's 1st birthday. Can't wait to see if she's standing and walking by then! Such a treat and privilege to be able to capture these big milestones.

Here's a sneak peak from our 9 month session: