One Year Happens Faster Than You Think

One of my favorite parts of the First Year Collective Membership is how customizable it can be.

While the standard First Year Collective is designed as an all–studio experience here in Springfield, Missouri, this family knew exactly what they wanted for their season — and we made it happen.

For maternity, we photographed outdoors, capturing a quiet, natural session that felt personal and true to them. For the sitter milestone, instead of a studio session, we chose a family mini-session to document connection and personality at that stage. And of course, we celebrated her first birthday as well.

This is always the goal: imagery that reflects your family, not a one-size-fits-all approach.

Looking through Sylvia Anastasia’s galleries from maternity to one year old is the perfect reminder of how much changes in such a short time. In just twelve months, a newborn becomes a little person with expressions

Don’t blink,
Esther Ziegler

Esther Ziegler

I’m Esther Ziegler, an award-winning photographer with over a decade of professional experience. I’ve been working full-time in photography since 2010 and operating my business formally since 2012.

I photographed more than 300 weddings earlier in my career before shifting my focus in 2019 to serving growing families. Today, I specialize in maternity, newborn, and childhood photography.

I run a full-service studio in southwest Missouri and work with families throughout the Springfield area.

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