Ellie at 1 | Wisconsin Family Photographer

I met Jamie & Dan years ago at this point; I’ve photographed them through their engagement, at their wedding, through loving and losing their dog Dante; and now, I’m so thrilled to be able to photograph them as the family that baby Ellie has made them. Baby Ellie is really Little Girl Ellie now, a 1 year old with shining blue eyes, an inquisitive and ever-expanding mind, an easy smile and two sweet fur siblings in Charlie and Lucy. Her house is still new to her (she and her family just moved in last month) but it’s big open spaces and lovely light look good on her and I can easily imagine the wonderful childhood she’s destined to have here whether playing by the river or listening to Sublime on the back patio. On her actual 1st birthday I let her lead the way, playing in all her favorite spots with some of her favorite people (and dogs.) It was, very simply, the perfect way to spend an afternoon with Ellie.