Baby Portrait | Northern Virginia Portrait PhotographerBaby portraits are so adorable when the baby sits by himself, has his first teeth, and loves to interact with the world!

A BABY PORTRAIT TO WELCOME THE NEW YEAR

Life is an ever changing adventure for our littlest ones.  

This little fellow, "baby Jax," will turn 1 year old in early 2016.  He has recently learned to crawl, to sit up by himself, and to pull himself up to a precarious standing position using furniture, mommy legs, or daddy legs as leverage.  His newfound skills bring joy to his parents and grandparents -- and endless delight to Jax himself, too!      

And, of course, those new skills provide a great excuse for studio portraits.  :-)  

I love this portrait of baby Jax.  The simple styling works well with the baby's comfortable pose and engaging expression.  The lighting is very nice, creating a three-dimensional portrait true to life.  The chair itself is an effective compositional element, which adds depth and meaning to the portrait.  Its adult proportions help us realize the baby's small size, while also reminding us of his growing physical skills.  

And, setting aside such analytical considerations, who wouldn't love that jaunty hat, those chubby cheeks, and that winning smile?  The little teeth, just starting to come in, are oh so precious, too.  Not only does the portrait work, it is adorable!  

Just like baby Jax.    

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If you'd like professional studio portraits to capture milestones in your child's life, please contact Northern Virginia wedding and portrait photographer Roger Hammons to schedule your planning session today.