Benny Prange Turns One!

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Remember that stretch of super hot days with about 1,000% humidity? I met the Prange Family at Chicago Botanic Garden on one of those pleasantly sweaty summer nights. The minute I met Benny, the boy just stole my heart right out my chest. I mean look at the little lady-killer. He’s a doll.Benny recently had his first birthday, so Susan and Rob wanted to get some portraits of the little man at such a huge milestone.When I asked Susan what her favorite parts of little Benny’s personality were, she said, “He’s definitely goofy. He has a sly smile that I love. He loves to make others smile.”With a face like that, you can’t help but make others smile.Susan also revealed that Benny is quite the flirt at just one year old. When describing Benny, she added, “He loves the ladies!”And the ladies love you, Mr. Benjamin. People (women) couldn’t help but stop and smile at Benny hamming it up for the camera during his shoot.Even with the heat and humidity, Benny was such a trooper. We laughed and played throughout his entire session. Luckily, Rob and Susan came prepared with plenty of water, so Benny stayed hydrated and happy. He didn’t seem to even really notice the heat; he was too excited about the world around him. Happy first birthday, Benny! I hope you find the world as exciting and wondrous as you do today on each and every birthday you celebrate.