Kids like Jude are the reason that I LOVE doing birthday milestone sessions! This guy turned 11 this year, and he's so full of life! He's super fast, agile, and athletic, so we worked in a fun way to showcase those interests with tree climbing, jumping, volleyball, sprinting, and his stopwatch. Monument Valley Park's green grass, big trees, and rock walls were the perfect backdrop for these activities.


Jude's also super smart and loves to read, so we had to work in some book pics. And he's a pretty great actor, so we got some clicks with his screenplay book for James and the Giant Peach. Everything from his interests to his super cool hairstyle, his Stranger Things t-shirt and awesome Converse kicks tells the story of awesome Jude at age 11.

A youth in casual attire poses confidently with a volleyball in a scenic outdoor setting.
A youth reaches up to serve a volleyball on a grassy field with trees in the background.
A youth sitting on grass with fallen leaves holds a volleyball.
A smiling youth in gray t-shirt holds up a stopwatch against an autumn background.
A youth holds a book while standing among trees with vibrant red autumn leaves.
A youth wearing a gray graphic t-shirt stands outdoors against fall foliage with a book.
A reader holds up a turquoise book cover among autumn foliage and red berries.
A youth reads a book while sitting on grass with autumn leaves scattered around.
Someone reading a book while lying on grass with fallen autumn leaves.
A reader lies on grass surrounded by fallen autumn leaves while reading.
A reader sits cross-legged on autumn grass with an open book.
A reader sits cross-legged on grass holding a blue book during autumn.
A figure poses against a large textured tree trunk in natural lighting.
A figure stands between tree branches wearing a gray t-shirt with nature in the background.
A figure in a gray shirt peers into the distance while standing among tree branches.