Each year, Kristen schedules family portraits around her little babes birthday, that way she always has something to look back on as he grows! 

I have had the pleasure of photographing The Howell Family now for the second time, and I’ve gotta say, on both occasions, little Eli was the most well behaved, sweetest little man I’ve ever photographed! I didn’t even have to prompt him to show love to his momma and daddy, he already did it! I couldn’t handle all of the adorable surprise kisses and hugs he was giving to them – so precious!

I absolutely adore that Kristen has this little family tradition for family portraits every year and I’m even more so excited that I get to be the one to capture their special memories and watch how much little Eli changes each year. The way Sam + Kristen are with each other, so giggly and loving to one another, I know Eli sees that in them and he replicates it! Which is why it was so nearly impossible for me to narrow down my favorites, because they are too freakin’ adorable!

I’m so excited to share some of my favorites from our time together this year!