When I put out a model call on the Bad Moms of Westchester Facebook page, I had no idea what to expect. More than 100 families volunteered for a complimentary session. It was honestly impossible to choose, so I picked a handful pretty randomly. Some families had photos, some didn't, and in this case... I hadn't even seen a picture of the baby.

The moment they walked into my studio, I realized this wasn't going to be just another session. Not only did they live practically around the corner from me in Dobbs Ferry, but I discovered that Mom's mom had been the kindergarten teacher for several of my boys years ago. It's one of those funny little moments that reminds you just how small this community really is.

Then there was Lucy.

At just two months old, I told Mom and Dad not to put any pressure on the session. Babies this age don't have to smile or perform. Some sleep the whole time, some want to eat, and honestly, the best photos usually come from simply holding them close. Well... Lucy had other plans. She arrived with the biggest personality. Wide eyes, curious expressions, and a face that seemed to react to everything around her. She completely stole the show.

What I love most about these images isn't that she smiled or looked at the camera. It's watching two brand-new parents absolutely light up every time they looked at their little girl. The way Dad held her up in the air. The way Mom laughed with her. You can feel just how in love they are with this tiny person.

Those are the photographs I hope families treasure years from now. This session started as a random model call, but it ended up being one of those wonderful reminders that photography is so much more than making pretty pictures. Sometimes it introduces you to neighbors you never knew you had, reconnects you with people who have been part of your family's story for years, and lets you freeze a moment of life that disappears all too quickly. I know this all too well as a mother myself.

Thank you to this sweet family for trusting me, and thank you, Lucy, for reminding us that sometimes the tiniest people have the biggest personalities.