HAPPY 1st BIRTHDAY GEORGE!  At one point I said to George during this shoot "do you know how loved you are?"  George's mom Sarah went to great lengths to make sure that this was literally the cutest thing that's ever happened.  She made that adorable hat with pom poms, his blue and green smash cake, brought balloons and streamers - the works!  I'm so glad she trusted me when I suggested a gritty, urban downtown location because I think it makes a really cool juxtaposition between sweet George's demeanor and the preciousness of everything else going on.  Plus, it's different than what a lot of smash cake sessions look like and I appreciate that!  More downtown gritty shoots please!  I'm trying to make #grittyispretty a thing.

Okay, can we also talk about how cute this whole family is?  I'm so glad Sarah, John and George are in Murray.  She asked me at the farmer's market if I could take these photos for them - that's why I love our small town!  And damn can George model!  He did such a great job looking at the camera.  I think those monthly birthday shots his parents have been doing have trained him well!

Enjoy these photos of one of my favorite sessions to date.