first year photography: hard-back coffee table books

if you've been following this blog for a while,

you'll recognize sweet gabriela from last year.

i had the privilege of photographing her entire first year

at 3, 6, 9, and 12 months,

as well as a fun cake-smash,

gabriela's parents did what i wish i would've done -

they invested in portraits at each milestone,

and now they have beautiful images of each stage from

their baby girl's first year.

all of these portrait sessions included loads of free prints,

christmas cards, and - my personal favorite - this lovely gem....

a stunning 12x12 hardback coffee table book

from the legendary album crafters, queensberry,

with 24 photographs from every portrait session.

it's truly a beautiful way to preserve and display images,

and, because it's a queensberry,

the detailed quality and craftsmanship is impeccable.

these keepsake image books come in smaller sizes too,

and are a fabulous gift to grandparents,

and the perfect way to showcase

a family portrait session.

digital files are nice,

but you will want something you can touch, feel,

and give to your own children one day.

you'll be so glad you did,

and your grandchildren will thank you.