Harrison: 4 Months – Vienna VA Portrait Photographer

“As the years pass, I am coming more and more to understand that it is the common, everyday blessings of our common everyday lives for which we should be particularly grateful. They are the things that fill our lives with comfort and our hearts with gladness — just the pure air to breathe and the strength to breath it; just warmth and shelter and home folks; just plain food that gives us strength; the bright sunshine on a cold day; and a cool breeze when the day is warm.”
― Laura Ingalls Wilder
ooooh these two handsome boys, they hold a very special place in my heart :) I’ve been photographing Benjamin since he was still in his mama’s belly and then all throughout his first year, and to see him now love his baby brother Harrison is just the best thing! and gosh Harrison just has the sweetest personality. they’re best buds already :) their family is actually getting ready to move to a new house in just a few weeks, so it was really special that we were able to do these portraits in the boy’s first home! enjoy WAY too many favorites, as always :) he was SO excited to show me his room, and all of his many (many!) books and his many (many!) stuffed animals :) don’t you just love that smile?!i really love that Ben’s bear has made it into multiple sessions over the years :) Ben said that Bear sleeps with him every night…
… along with just a FEW other friends too ;) I said “Ben! Where do YOU sleep in this bed with all those animals?!” and he pointed to the one little empty spot right at the end of the bed and said very matter of fact, “right there!” :)  reading a few of his favorite books while Harrison took a little snooze :)
another favorite for sure :) Benjamin’s one request was a photo in Harrison’s bed with his brother… done and done! LOVE this portrait of Carolyn and her boy. so SO much! such a happy boy! this kid canNOT get enough of his books! he was even quite insistent that I sit down and read a few with him :) love love love these next few photos of Mike and Ben! Benjamin read that entire “Daddy Kisses” book to Mike :) he knew what was coming in the end! :) love how Harrison is looking at Mike in this last one :)Can’t wait to see you all again in just a few short months! :)