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Baby Beluga | Fairbanks Baby Photographer

1 year to the day we had this session, little Ollie graced this world ready to take his mom & dad on their best adventure yet: becoming parents. Joining forces, holding hands and jumping. That pretty much sums it up, don’tcha think? ;)

When I asked Ollie’s mom & dad to sing his favorite song at one point, guess what tune they graced us with? None other than Baby Beluga. Which made me smile ten times over not just because it’s been one of our favorites when the kids were around this age but also because of the hand-knit sweater from grandma. Ever notice when the stars align … they really align!

I loved everything about our session, but especially getting to meet Ollie and his family, including his wonderful grandmother who was partial to making this happen. (Quick back-story: grandmother, aka MIL to Mr. Ollie’s mom, gave this session as a birthday gift – yes, a birthday gift! – to her daughter-in-law; how sweet is that!) I hope we were able to capture every little bit of Ollie’s personality & charm. But most importantly, I hope we were able to catch even a small glimpse of what mom wrote here: “He’s fun and happy, and such a blessing. I want to celebrate him, and capture this age. He seems to grow up more every time I look at him.” Enjoy this time with your baby! And always keep that ‘toddler walk’ close to your heart. (“I’m coming to get you mom!”)

Baby Photographer Fairbanks Alaska

Don’tcha just love the flakes here! They said that it was snowing just like this when he was born last year.

Fairbanks Child PhotographerMachC Fairbanks Photographer

Can’t wait to show you guys the rest! (Until then … Happy Vacation!)

  • Erin (1 comments.): Oh my goodness, I absolutely love them! That first picture of him walking, how perfectly that sums up who he is right now! I can't wait to see the rest of them when we get back. Thank you, Chelsey! What a perfect first birthday. (03.13.2010 01:09am)
  • Janine Guidera (2 comments.): Wow, these are delicious...how cute is he? I love them all, but particularly the framing in the high chair shot....you are so creative. Having that doorway (?) frame the shot really places it, and makes it unusual.....gorgeous work. (03.13.2010 02:43am)
  • Shannon (22 comments.): What fun images and a great story. Just love the different expressions he looks like such a happy baby. (03.13.2010 09:36am)

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the start of something good | Fairbanks Photographer

Oh, this is the start of something good

Don’t you agree?

I haven’t felt like this in so many moons

You know what I mean?

Fairbanks Photographer for couples

Had to steal a few Gavin DeGraw lines for this one ;)

kind of fun to go off on a new adventure together… saying your goodbyes to the military, to your friends, to the whole state in fact … and head toward the next fork in the road. The next chapter in your lives. The prequel to mornings full of lucky charms & snacks of oh … hot dogs & pudding, right? ;)

I can’t wait to hear where life takes you … or maybe where you take it. Congratulations you guys! Your journey has only just begun …

Fairbanks Family & Couple Photographer

Oh, this is the start of something good

Don’t you agree?

  • Shannon (93 comments.): I agree it's the start of something beatuiful and your black and whites are timeless just love them! (03.11.2010 11:23pm)
  • Jen (54 comments.): I agree with Shannon! I {big puffy heart} your b/w! Love the emotion captured between this couple too! (03.11.2010 11:53pm)
  • Jaidean (57 comments.): Definitely the start of something good! Beautiful images! (03.12.2010 05:35pm)

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