Rio Jean Photography- Bonney Lake, WA {First Birthday Cake Smash }

This is the final session for Landon and I don't think I ever captured a smile from him, seriously!  For his first birthday cake smashing session, he actually did a great job with eating his cake, I have never seen a kiddo eat a cake as delicately as Landon did (he only used one finger!) Happy First Birthday Landon!!

Rio Jean Photography - Maple Valley, WA {One Year old Birthday Session}

Guess who's cute little face is one year old?  This guy!  It's been amazing to watch him grow during the past year, to see his hair grow in, to see him do his baby push ups, and to see how his face changed.  This little man is just gorgeous and amazing!  I am so happy that his momma decided to do the Bellies to Babies with me and has trusted me to document the first year of her precious little boy's life!  We had a lot of fun during this first birthday session as we used some balls from my ball pit and it was a little exciting in the studio!  Happy first birthday!

Rio Jean Photography - Lakewood, WA {First Birthday Cake Smash}

The time has finally arrived!  Nicholas is 1!  I have to say I thoroughly enjoyed working with this family for the past year and seeing this little guy grow and change. He is a beautiful boy and  I love all of his little chubs! We had a blast during his Cake Smashing session, babies are hilarious when they get their little paws into a cake. Lots of them don't like it, so you gotta stage it a little!  Happy first birthday Nicholas!

Rio Jean Photography - Year in review {Goodbye 2014!}

2014 was a pretty good year! I learned a lot more about my business and myself, I met so many wonderful families, businesses, and people.  I can’t thank you all enough, without you my business would not be in existence! Thank you a million times over for putting your trust in me to photograph the people whom you love most and to have the photographs I took of you become a part of your history.
 
It’s pretty amazing to me when I reflect on my business and what I do for people. I know I say this a lot, but it is so true, parents, hold your kiddos tight as they grow way too fast!  Document your kiddo’s journey through life, and you, yes you, be present in photographs for your kiddos!  No matter what stage you are in your life or how you may be feeling about yourself, do it for your kids!
Looking forward to 2015, I wish you all a Happy New Year, may your new year be filled with good health, good fortune,  lots of love, and of course many happy times! 

Cheers!
Melanie

Rio Jean Photography - Bonney Lake, WA {9 Month old Baby Halloween Portraits}

I love this little monkey! He was so serious and didn't give me any smiles  :(  Maybe next time!   Last time I saw Landon, he wasn't sitting up, now he is sitting up AND crawling around (he's a quick little monkey too!)

Rio Jean Photography - Maple Valley, WA {9 month old baby portraits}

I love this time of year!  We decided to head over to Carpinto's Pumpkin patch for this session and it was perfect!  I brought Rio with me and she and Liam had a blast lining up the pumpkins...all around the pumpkin tables.  It was so funny watching them as they were so excited!  Look at what two toddler brains can do when they concentrate! LOL!  This was such a fun 9 month session!

Rio Jean Photography - Maple Valley, WA {Bellies to Babies - 8 Month baby pictures}

Landon, Landon, Landon. What.a.little.cutie!  These pictures crack me up, look at his hair and there is one where he is chewing on his sock -  To precious!  So what is Landon up to nowadays?  He can pull his little body up (all of those baby push ups finally paid off! ) and he has a lot to say.

ok mister Landon, time to get your baby squats and baby situps on so you can start walking soon!

Rio Jean Photography - Steilacoom, WA {Bellies to Babies - 9 month old baby portraits}

I can't believe Nicholas can stand on his own (for a few seconds!) He is growing up so fast :(  We were finally able to schedule a session outside and it was such a gorgeous day for this little man's 9 month portraits!

I really enjoy seeing Nicholas grow before my eyes! And, being able to photographically document his journey!

Happy 9 Months Nicholas, next time, I hope to catch him taking a few steps!

Rio Jean Photography - Maple Valley, Wa { Five month old baby}

Little baby push ups, this is what Landon can do (he's almost able to get into crawling position)!  It is so cute to watch babies at this stage and see their little bodies start to do some amazing things.  Look at this little man's smile and gorgeous blue eyes!  And whats a photo shoot without a ride in the laundry basket with your big brother? 

Rio Jean Photography - Spanaway, WA {5 Month Old Baby Session}

This little guy is getting chubby! LOVE!  I can't believe he is already 5 months old! Seems like yesterday I was doing his newborn pictures.  He hasn't found his feet yet, but I hear he's quite the little chatter box!  He's always giving me cute little smiles.  Look at his gorgeous eyes!

Rio Jean Photography Maple Valley, WA {Four month old baby photographer}

This little guy is part of my Bellies to Babies Campaign: Photographing Babyhood and I can not believe he is already four months old! I could photograph this guy all day. He just discovered his little chubby toes! I love it when babies "discover" their toes, and it always amazes me how flexible they are at this age too. He can’t quite sit up yet by himself, but look at him try with his momma's help. Check out his little baby arm chub! I love four month old babies!