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Kian’s Cake Smash With Big Brother Koda – Bristol, RI

Posted on July 25, 2012 by Melissa Lacouture

We had to reschedule the first and second time we planned this shoot. The only problem was the second time we rescheduled it was last minute. I already picked up the cake for the smash from Lauren at Cake-tique. Then the rain came! Ugh! Thankfully with this being RI the rain left as quickly as it came. We were able to do the portrait without having to order a new cake! These boys are as sweet as they are handsome. They were so easy to work with. With a little help from Mommy, Daddy and an occasional M&M (you have to do what you have to do) I got so many good shots that I had trouble picking for the blog. Good luck to Mom and Dad when the time comes to print pictures! It’s going to be tough.

Such a nice family! I was so happy to meet them.

How cute is he?

Love this one of the brothers.

I love doing on location cake smashes.

I love the next two pictures so much I couldn’t choose. That is one adorable little man…

Cutest cake smash pictures ever?

Avery’s Birthday Cake Smash – RI Baby Photography

Posted on March 4, 2012 by Melissa Lacouture

I knew that Avery’s family must have good taste when her Mommy told me that she was having an owl themed birthday party. I think pretty much anything with an owl on it is adorable. Just like Avery! She was full of life and lots of smiles. I had to work for these pictures. I was literally chasing her around my studio. It being the end of winter I think I’m a little out of shape, but it didn’t stop me from getting some great pictures of Avery. I had better start training now because I’m photographing her first birthday party in a couple of weeks. There are going to be a ton of kids for me to chase. I’m going to break out my running shoes!

Avery was lucky enough to be the first to get her picture taken on my new spring set! You know you want to bring in your kids to photographed in front of this.

How adorable is she!?

Time of another cake smash with a custom cake made by my smash partner, Cake-tique!

Mackenzie’s First Year Portrait – RI Baby Photographer

Posted on January 11, 2012 by Melissa Lacouture

A year ago Mackenzie was born in the middle of a huge snow storm. Now she gets to celebrate her first birthday in the warmest January I can remember! Mom and Dad are having a big birthday party this Saturday to celebrate. We did two outfit changes AND a cake smash. Mackenzie was much more interested in touching the cake than eating it. As a matter of fact she got a chill when she took her first taste of frosting. A literal sugar rush. After that she wasn’t really into eating it as much as playing with it. Eating, playing, it was still all really cute!

2011 Rewind :: Babies – RI Baby Photography

Posted on December 28, 2011 by Melissa Lacouture

I have two children. The plan has always been to have two and only two, one boy and one girl. Luckily the plan worked, but sometimes I have moments when I am going to miss not having another baby. This is where all your babies come in! I just love being around your babies! During a portrait shoot you are probably a little annoyed that the little bugger has been smiling at everything all morning and now that the camera is in front of them they decided to be “so serious”. Meanwhile I’m so happy just hear them make funny noises or watch them marvel at a piece of grass or maybe a rock. Being around your babies helps me get past those feelings about missing out on having another one. It takes the edge off, so to speak.

So thank you, Babies of 2011, for giving me my baby fix and just for being so darn cute! Tomorrow it’s that dirty word that starts with a T – Toddlers AKA 2 year olds!!

Hanna’s First Year Portrait – RI Baby Photographer

Posted on November 26, 2011 by Melissa Lacouture

When I first saw Hanna I thought she looked like a little doll. She is just turning one year old! As a matter of fact she had a birthday party today to celebrate. Happy Birthday, Hanna! I’m so happy that I’m posting these pictures the day of her party. Hope these bring a smile to Mom’s face after a fun (and I’m sure exhausting) day!!