Once upon a time...

I am officially OBSESSED with my daughter's first birthday pictures!!!  My friend, Jessica Roberts (totally name dropping here), is the owner and photographer of Barefoot Photography, located in the Acadiana area of Lafayette.  She and I had been talking about a fairy tale photography session idea and started gathering props and ideas.  A combination of Jess' amazing photography skills, and Lena's surprisingly happy nature during eight, YES 8, costume changes made for the most amazing first birthday pictures I have ever seen - ok so I'm totally biased, but they seriously are amazing!!!

Jess had a great vision!  While I was in charge of costume changes, she was busy setting up scenes, checking the lighting, adjusting her camera... and by the time I was finished, she was ready for me to set the happy baby in the designated spot!  I am so amazed that she captured so many amazing images even though each scene only lasted a few minutes before we were ready for a new scene and a new costume.  Being a mom herself, she knows just how quickly you need to click before the baby has moved on to show interest in another shiny object.

She also worked amazingly fast to edit the pictures in time for Lena's birthday.  You can tell she has a gift and a love for capturing the momentary "footprints for the next generation."  Well, you can just see for herself how talented she is...

Thank you, Jessica, for these OUTSTANDING pictures!  They truly are AMAZING!

If you are in the Acadiana area of Louisiana, you should definitely book a session with Jess Roberts of !  She specializes in newborn, child and family - capturing life's authentic moments.  Jess goes on location but also has an 8 acre farm that is the perfect setting for shoots as well!
Barefoot Photography

Find her on Facebook and "like" her page where she frequently adds sneak peaks and more!!!

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