Suzannah is ONE!!

I’ve done quite a lot of birthday photoshoots for kiddos, especially first birthdays. However, THIS birthday session is one of my top favorites – without a doubt.

Cows, buffalos, kangaroos, zebras, a camel – oh my!

What better way to celebrate a first birthday than being surrounded by beautiful animals who are so very loved.

I don’t know how many kiddos would have been THIS happy to be surrounded by such big animals they’ve never seen this close-up before. Suzannah was having the time of her life though.

The amazing people at Indian Springs Ranch were fantastic! They were there throughout the session helping with the animals and letting us feed them. These animals were so happy to have visitors and natural models, as you can see.

Suzannah really loved Taylor who was such a great help throughout at getting her to giggle for photos when all she wanted to do was be distracted by all the fun grass around her. :)

When Jenn reached out to me and told me where she wanted to do these photos at I was so excited. I had never heard of this beautiful place before but I am always up for something new (especially when it involves animals)!

I wasn’t sure what to expect when I got there, but I was more than pleasantly surprised. This was nothing like anywhere else I’ve ever been before and I loved how free the animals were to roam the property (safely). You could tell they were well loved and it was nothing short of a spectacular evening. All we did was laugh, have fun, get to pet all these amazing creatures. I even got cow kisses, which it’s been a few years since I’ve had those!

We planned this far in advance and I was so happy that the weather held up for us! It was a little touch and go on the way there and earlier in the afternoon. In a way, we were happy to get some cloudy skies not only because it turned out GORGEOUS in these photos, but it gave such beautiful even light throughout the entire session all over the property.

Getting to finally meet and work with the Evans family was a dream. They were loads of fun and it was a fantastic experience. I love meeting new clients and feeling as though I have known them for ages.

Jenn explained that she looked at a lot of photographer’s websites when wanting to book this session for her daughter. It was truly an honor when she said that she felt as though I was the right fit for their family. I always want everyone to find their perfect fit in a photographer because I think that connection is so important.

John and Jenn are so sweet together and Suzannah was more than happy to snuggle with both of them in photos. I thought they all looked amazing! There’s something so special to me, still, about capturing the bond between kids and their parents. Getting to see the Evans family together, with so much love for one another was very sweet.

It was lots of fun getting to capture these amazing moments that you can’t really ‘pose’ the animals for. It was a new challenge for me in the best way possible. All the animals at Indian Springs Ranch were the best. It was almost as if they knew how to pose in the background perfectly, haha.

Evans family, I really hope these images are everything you dreamed of and more. I am completely obsessed with your entire gallery! You have so many stunning images and I cannot wait for you to see them all. Your family is so beautiful, inside and out. It was an honor to be a part of this beautiful milestone in your daughter’s life.