Choosing a location for family photos can feel like one more decision parents are expected to get “right.” It doesn’t need to be.

When Evie’s mom reached out to schedule this milestone session, she had one big concern: the Georgia heat. I totally get it—summers here can be pretty intense, and no one wants to spend an hour sweating it out, especially with a one-year-old in tow. I assured them that we’d take things slow, at Evie’s pace, with plenty of breaks to keep everyone comfortable. But as it turns out, the heat wasn’t the biggest challenge that day—it was the mosquitoes! Despite the unexpected company, Evie handled the entire shoot like a champ.