Willa Turns One | Branson MO First Birthday & Lifestyle Photographer
- Dani Ledbetter
- Jun 13
- 1 min read
The sweetest session for the sweetest girl
There are sessions that feel like work… and then there are sessions that feel like a full-circle moment. Photographing Willa’s first birthday was the latter.
Watching your best friend become a mother is a joy all its own. Watching her baby grow up beside your own? That’s the kind of magic you don’t take for granted.
Willa’s story feels personal to me — because it started with one of the best surprises of my life. A quiet evening, a drawing from Annie, and a moment that stopped me in my tracks: we were both pregnant. Her first. My last. A season we got to walk together.
And now here we are — one year later. Willa is turning one, and I had the honor of capturing her as she is in this exact moment: joyful, curious, bright-eyed, and absolutely adored.
We kept the session simple, just like her. Soft tones, natural light, and room for her to explore and be herself. From quiet moments to bursts of laughter, this session was a true reflection of the season she’s in.
These photos are more than just a celebration of her first year — they’re part of a story that’s still unfolding, filled with love, growth, and so many memories.
Happy birthday, Willa. Watching you grow has been the sweetest gift.
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A Peek Into Willa’s Birthday Session
Scroll through some of my favorite images from this milestone moment:
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Photographer: Ledbetter Imagery | Branson MO Family & First Birthday PhotographerServing Branson, Springfield, Table Rock Lake & surrounding Ozarks communities
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