Amanda + Tim | A Historic Williamsburg First Anniversary

It may be summertime, but that doesn't keep me from dreaming of wintry temperatures. (Annnnd all of Hampton Roads throws beach sandballs in my general direction... ha!) We're taking it back to December today with Amanda and Tim's first anniversary session in Williamsburg, and it was a special one... with paper and clocks.

Leaving no detail unnoticed, Amanda dreamed up ways to incorporate the traditional gifts of a first anniversary: mini clocks in her hairpins, handwritten letters from all throughout their relationship, a sundial in the historic area, and of course, the top layer of their wedding cake. It makes anyone who loves symbolism swoon!

We battled out typical winter weather, and they were real troopers since rescheduling wasn't an option for this Tennessee-bound couple. It was an honor to share in such a sentimental vision! And heck, who doesn't love a pair of gingers?! :)

(Do Amanda and Tim look familiar to you? Probably! They were my fab couple for my Brave-inspired elopement session that was also featured on Burnett's Boards in 2012!)

Ashley + Ryan + Bella | A Boston First Anniversary Session

Doing first anniversary sessions are special to me. Doing first anniversary sessions in Boston are "wicked" special to me. :)

When Ashley and Ryan moved away to Massachusetts, it was sad, especially because being fellow crazy cat parents, I couldn't see the adorableness that is Bella, and they didn't get to meet Pickles Barrington when she showed up in the picture last November! But moreso, because they were no longer my neighbors. Literally.

But if there were another awesome place to live and work, it would be Boston. And oh, Beantown. A place that will always have a piece of my heart. And because of my longtime summerly gig in Amherst (still can't believe it's been 10 years!), I was so excited that I would be around to do their first anniversary session!

With a double love of the Bruins, Ryan's preference for winter, and an overall affinity for all of what New England has to offer, Ash and Ryan made Boston their new home, and the city suits them well. This groom even has a bit of a local accent on him now. Whoa!

While we miss them back home, it's so great to know how happy they are. And heck, Boston makes one amazing place to visit. ;)











































And now Bella's limelight with her own mini-session (Ash and Ryan were so wonderful to be a part of  Pickles' pet session benefit in December. :) )... it's true; she's pretty much the cutest cat ever. Bella may have a love of the red laser, but she definitely loves her cat mommy and daddy more. It squeezes my heart!

Robyn, Greg, and a Ton of Waves | A Kite Flying First Anniversary Session

The neat thing about first anniversary sessions is that you, loyal readers, already know the couple's story from their engagement session and their wedding! So Robyn and Greg truly are all sorts of cozy in the Bit of Ivory photo-fam. :)

When Robyn emailed me and said, "Let's book the first anniversary session! And I think I want kites!" you could guess what my reaction was. ;) These two are the epitome of life and fun. With Robyn around, life is never boring (see engagement session above! haha).

It was a perfect day with the temperature and spotted clouds. Robyn's parents, the Collins, came, too, and were the dog whisperers for Riley, their furry kid.

To bring the "wedding day" memories into the session, Robyn and Greg brought many shades of purple into their wardrobes and elements of the session... even the purple blanket which was SUPPOSED to make its debut at the wedding last year... but somehow it ended up at MY house by the devices of Rusty who absconded with it after their ceremony. I still don't know how that one happened. But in Rusty's defense, I do have a very similar plum-colored throw blanket. :D

So cuddle up and enjoy their beachy celebration of one year of wedded bliss!