It's always a pleasure photographing this sweet family, and I was so honored when they reached out to me again to document their baby girl Elle's one year milestone session. I too have a little girl named Elle so that name of course holds a special place in my heart. And the sunrise at this coastal baby portrait session was STUNNING! I can't remember the last time I saw a sunrise this beautiful, and I see a lot of sunrises! I always joke saying that the only sunrises I don't like are the one I miss, and this morning's photo session was no different.

With this session, and all of Mama's sessions with me, it is important to us to maintain a classic and timeless look to their portraits. This is a style, especially at the beach, that I prefer to have for myself as well so it's always flattering when a client hires me to reproduce my signature style for them.

Scroll on to see a few of my favorites from this stunning baby portrait session on the coast, and pay attention to those beautiful green and blue eyes my gorgeous subjects have - all of them! And a side note about including extended family like grandparents into your photo sessions, do it! It's so special for you, and for your children, down the road to have beautiful light and airy portraits of their grandma and grandpa, or Mimi and Papa;) Whatever they call your parents, make a point to incorporate them into at least one photo session annually. It's an heirloom keepsake your children will enjoy and pass on to their children. It's your legacy.