I've never been to The Villa Borghese before and as I headed over there to shoot the celebration of Jasmine and Mavi's first birthday, I was obsessing about the fact that it was chilly, had been raining non-stop for days, and wouldn't be conducive for outdoor shots. But, when I entered the magnificent lobby of The Villa Borghese, I stepped into the most perfect indoor shoot location I've ever seen! I fell in love with the site instantly.
And when the guests began to arrive, oh my goodness! This couldn't possibly get any better. The sun broke through the clouds and everyone was beautiful, colorful, and sparkly! The celebration was limited to family members due to the sheer volume of this huuuuuuuugggggggge family and the women were warmhearted... the children, adorable... and the men, rockin'! They made this an event that I was excited to be part of. Here are some of my favorites of the day!






































