Oh my goodness, I am in LOVE with this sweet little family session! At the start of last week, I traveled to Springfield for the Wilson family session, and I even got to catch up with one of my brides and meet a new couple, too!

Chelsea and I met through a mutual friend – remember Amanda and Caleb and little Miss Charlee? I am so thankful Amanda connected us, and I had the honor of photographing this session! Since last March, Chelsea and I have been planning their late summer family session, and it was amazing. The weather, the outfits, the light… All of it. AMAZING!

We started the session with little Penny’s first birthday outfit – she’s celebrating her very first birthday in just a few days! She was so adorable and independent exploring the botanical gardens at Washington Park in Springfield. Then, little lady had a wardrobe change, and I started photographing their family.!

There’s just something about these photos… The connection, the love. They get me! I truly feel as though these photos embody this sweet little family at this very moment in their life together. They are all so simply sweet, and I loved this session!