First Year Collective

Looking Back at Ethan’s First Year in Photographs

As parents, we often find ourselves caught up in the whirlwind of sleepless nights, diaper changes, and the incredible joy that comes with raising a child. Time seems to fly, and before we know it, our little ones are taking their first steps and uttering their first words. And time really is a funny thing. We can’t get it back, and we can’t slow it down- no matter how hard we try.

But, what we do have IS our memories…AND the ability to document them. Long before I was a newborn photographer in Fairfield County, my sentimental heart was born. I’ve always been nostalgic, and one to not only want to talk about memories, but look at them. Photos have a way of allowing us to do that.

Being able to document your baby’s first year is truly an honor and a privilege I don’t take for granted. It’s always bittersweet when a KWP “graduates” from their Collective., but I love being able to look back on their first year, right alongside you!

Watching Ethan Grow – Newborn to One!

Ethan’s first year was one that I will carry with me forever. It was full of so many milestones, growth, and unforgettable memories that we not only get to revisit in this blog post, but Ethan and his Mom’s will have to cherish for the rest of their lives!

I’m also convinced that there’s nothing quite like seeing photos of your baby side by side like this to drive home just how much they grow and change in that first year!

Baby at 1 month, 7 months and 1 year | Kristin Wood PhotographyNewborn baby sleeping | Kristin Wood Photography Newborn session for baby boy in studio in Westport, CT | Kristin Wood Photography Newborn session for baby boy in studio in Westport, CT | Kristin Wood Photography Newborn session for baby boy in studio in Westport, CT | Kristin Wood Photography Newborn baby boy yawning during photoshoot with Kristin Wood Photography. Moms holding their newborn son | Kristin Wood Photography Moms holding their newborn son | Kristin Wood Photography Moms holding their newborn son | Kristin Wood Photography Same-sex couple with newborn son in studio in Westport, CT | Kristin Wood Photography Moms with their hands on newborn baby | Kristin Wood Photography Moms with newborn son in Moses basket | Kristin Wood Photography Moms with newborn son in Moses basket | Kristin Wood Photography

Ethan at Waveny Park at 7 months old for his “sitter” session!

Same-sex couple holding their son during outdoor family photos | Kristin Wood Photography Moms holding their son up playing "airplane" during family photoshoot with Kristin Wood Photography Outdoor family photos at Waveny Park in New Canaan, CT | Kristin Wood Photography Outdoor family photos at Waveny Park in New Canaan, CT | Kristin Wood Photography Outdoor family photos at Waveny Park in New Canaan, CT | Kristin Wood Photography Mom holding son up in the air | Kristin Wood Photography Outdoor family photos at Waveny Park in New Canaan, CT | Kristin Wood Photography Moms with 7 month old son during outdoor family photoshoot | Kristin Wood Photography Moms with 7 month old son during outdoor family photoshoot | Kristin Wood Photography Moms playing with their 7 month old son during family photos with Kristin Wood Photography. 7 month old outdoor photos | Kristin Wood Photography7 month old outdoor photos | Kristin Wood Photography  Back to the studio for Ethan’s first birthday session, complete with a cake smash! One year old photoshoot in studio in Westport, CT | Kristin Wood Photography Baby toes documented during first birthday photoshoot with Kristin Wood Photography. One year old playing on bed during first birthday photoshoot with Kristin Wood Photography. One year old boy playing with blocks | Kristin Wood Photography First birthday photoshoot in Westport CT studio | Kristin Wood Photography First birthday photoshoot in Westport CT studio | Kristin Wood Photography First birthday photoshoot in Westport CT studio | Kristin Wood Photography Mom holding her son during first birthday photoshoot | Kristin Wood Photography One year old sucking his thumb | Kristin Wood Photography Moms with their one year old son during photoshoot in studio with Kristin Wood Photography. Moms with their one year old son during photoshoot in studio with Kristin Wood Photography. Cake smash at first birthday session in studio in Westport, CT | Kristin Wood Photography Cake smash at first birthday session in studio in Westport, CT | Kristin Wood Photography Cake smash at first birthday session in studio in Westport, CT | Kristin Wood Photography Cake smash at first birthday session in studio in Westport, CT | Kristin Wood Photography

Ethan also had a chance to commemorate his first Christmas with a visit to Santa during our Santa Experience! This event sales out every year within minutes, and as a First Year Collective member, you receive priority booking.

Baby's first Christmas and meeting Santa | Kristin Wood Photography Baby's first Christmas and meeting Santa | Kristin Wood Photography Baby's first Christmas and meeting Santa | Kristin Wood Photography

Expecting this year and want to ensure that you have your baby’s first year to look back on? Contact us! We’d love to have you join the KWP family!

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My Story

Hi, I’m Kristin.

I’m a hardworking mama, just like you, except my babies are getting older now. I’ve got a perspective that I only I wish I had when they were little. I’ve got regrets. I didn’t know just how fast it would all go. And now my mission is to save other moms from those same regrets. 

I am your family’s photographer, your new mom friend, your personal stylist, your pampering coordinator, and your memory keeper.  

Over the last 6 years, I’ve served tons of mamas, rocked 100s of babies, and wrangled 1000s of toddlers creating magic for families spread across Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, Massachusetts, and Vermont. And I'd be honored to do the same for you.

Let’s start documenting your baby’s story!

We take a limited number of families each year to make sure each Mama gets all the love attention she deserves. Contact us today to check availability for your baby's First Year Collective or portrait session.