Ollie's First Christmas


This Christmas season was extra special for the Skipper family as they celebrated their first holiday with baby Ollie. Wrapped in cozy flannels and surrounded by the festive charm of downtown Summerville, they created heartwarming memories that will last a lifetime.


Walking through the twinkling streets, the Skippers admired the glowing Christmas lights that danced on tree-branches. Little Ollie, bundled up in his tiny red plaid shirt, was captivated by the magic of the season. 


Their journey began with curiosity and joy as they explored the decorations scattered throughout Summerville. Baby Ollie, ever the little adventurer, found fascination in the most unexpected places. While the Christmas lights sparkled and the holiday decor twinkled, Ollie’s attention was firmly fixed on the metal table outside a cozy, festive coffee shop. As his mother Sam pointed out Santa figures and frosted ornaments, Ollie’s tiny hands explored the textured surface of the table with intense curiosity, clearly deciding it was far more captivating than the holiday decor.

A family shares a tender moment together outdoors on a fall day in Summerville, SC.
A family sits together on a brick wall near a decorated holiday tree in Summerville, SC.
A family poses in front of a Christmas tree decorated with red ribbons in Summerville, SC.
A tender moment between parent and baby captured in black and white outdoors in Summerville, SC.
A couple walks hand in hand across a crosswalk in a charming downtown Summerville area.
A close-up capture of family interaction with their baby outdoors.

It's the little Things


His parents couldn’t help but laugh at their son’s determination to focus on the simplest of things, reminding them that sometimes, the magic of the season is found in seeing the world through a child’s eyes. It was a sweet moment of holiday charm, captured perfectly as Ollie added his own unique touch to their Christmas outing.


The family paused by the grand Christmas tree at the center of town—a towering evergreen wrapped in bright red ribbons and colorful lights. Standing together for a family photo, Ollie nestled safely in his dad’s arms, while mom looked on with a glowing smile. It was one of those picture-perfect moments that seemed to radiate the true meaning of Christmas: love, family, and togetherness.

Baby in red buffalo plaid outfit smiles while being held during an outdoor family photo session.
A holiday scene with twinkling lights and Christmas decorations in the background.
Small infant wearing red plaid and jeans supported by caring hands during outdoor photoshoot.
Holiday photo session featuring festive decorations and red plaid outfit.
Tender family moment captured with baby in red buffalo check shirt during outdoor photoshoot.

A lifetime of love ahead


The session ended with a quiet walk along the railroad tracks, where they enjoyed a few final moments of laughter. Michael lifted Ollie high into the air, eliciting a burst of giggles that echoed against the evening sky. It was a peaceful, heartwarming scene—a family starting new traditions with a baby who made everything brighter.

The Skippers’ first Christmas with Ollie was filled with warmth, wonder, and lots of laughs. As they look forward to the years ahead, this one will always hold a special place in their hearts—the year their family truly felt complete.

Black and white detail shot of hands holding small child in plaid clothing.
Baby wearing red plaid shirt lifted joyfully in outdoor urban setting.
Family shares intimate moment together on train tracks during casual photo session.
Family walking together in coordinated outfits during outdoor photo session.
Family poses together in casual winter outfits during outdoor photo session.
Black and white photo of joyful family moment in urban setting.