Junior is back for his second year in the Upsides calendar, and this sweet boy is just the BEST! He is such a good listener, so calm and easygoing, and just genuinely sweet from beginning to end. Loving, snuggly, well-behaved, and cute as a button — seriously, what more could you ask for?! Junior is one of those kiddos who just settles right in and lets me do my thing, and I absolutely love spending time with him. He has the sweetest little personality, and that adorable face

Annabelle was just a teeny, tiny baby the first time she joined the Upsides calendar. So tiny, in fact, that we had to put her in a little bucket just so she could sit up for her photos. 🥹 And now? She’s a wild, spunky teenager, and I honestly can’t believe how fast the years have gone! One of the things I’ve grown to love most about this calendar is that I haven’t just watched these kiddos grow up — I’ve gotten to know their families along the way. Annabelle’s family has be

Cowboy Luke is up for his sneak peek, and this guy was SO much fun! I absolutely loved watching him get into the cowboy theme and have so much fun with it! Coddle Creek was the most perfect setting for our little cowboy, and Luke totally embraced it. This is only Luke’s second year in the Upsides calendar, and he is officially two for two with amazing sessions! I think it’s safe to say he’s part of the family now… and we’re keeping him! LOL! I’m so happy this handsome guy is

Liam is back for his second year in the Upsides calendar, and this happy little guy brought all the smiles with him! Liam made his calendar debut last year, and I couldn’t resist putting these two images side by side when I realized I had somehow captured him in almost the exact same pose this year. 😂 Some things apparently don’t need to change! (yes, we are at the same awesome location too!). He is such a smiley, happy little dude, and I absolutely love seeing how he’s gro

Brody is back for another year in the Upsides calendar, and I’m always so happy to see this handsome guy! Brody has been part of the calendar for several years now, and it’s pretty awesome getting to watch him grow and change from one year to the next. This time, he made me work for it just a little in the beginning, LOL. But once he decided he was ready, that signature Brody smile came right out! And honestly, that’s part of what I love about photographing children. They don

Lily has been in front of my camera since she was just a tiny little thing, and somehow, year after year, I’ve had the incredible privilege of watching this beautiful girl grow up. Over the years, this calendar has given me so much more than photographs. It has given me relationships. It has given me families who have become part of my life, and Lily’s family is one of those families I hold especially close to my heart. They are truly some of the most wonderful people I know,

AvaCamille, aka AC, used to make me WORK for it! I’ve chased her, acted ridiculous, pulled out all the stops, and basically done whatever it took to get those amazing images in past sessions. 😂 But not anymore! This girl is officially a full-blown model now, and she has an absolute blast in front of the camera. Truthfully, I think she always did… I’m pretty sure she just got a kick out of making me work for it! LOL! Either way, I never minded one bit. I always love hanging o

Lior is back for another year in the Upsides calendar, and I couldn't be more thrilled to see this beautiful face! This sweet girl always, always, always does an amazing job in front of my camera, even if she occasionally makes me chase her a little, LOL! This time, there was no chasing necessary. She was all smiles, giggles, and some of the most amazing expressions yet! I absolutely adore her sweet personality, and I cannot wait to show her mama the rest of her gallery. She

My guy Thomas has been part of the Upsides calendar since before he could walk, before he could crawl, and before he could even sit up! This little man was just an itty-bitty baby when he first joined our calendar family, and now look at him! Such a big kid! Thomas has not missed a single year, and I absolutely love seeing his handsome face time and time again. Watching these kiddos grow up in front of my camera is one of the greatest gifts of being part of the Upsides family

Funny story, I knew Sophia’s family long before this sweet girl even existed! And the moment she arrived into the world, we knew exactly where she belonged—with us in the Upsides calendar! And here she has been ever since! I love this sweet girl and her family to pieces. Sophia is such a gentle, kind little soul, and I feel so incredibly lucky to have watched her grow and to have her as part of our Upsides family. She is one very special little girl! 💕

I first met this adorable little firecracker at the Wildflower Blossom Pageant, and I was SO excited when she joined us for her very first official Upsides session at Coddle Creek! Paisley is the perfect combination of sassy and sweet, and she fit right in with our amazing Upsides family! I have a feeling this little miss is going to keep us on our toes, and I can't wait to watch her shine in the calendar! Welcome to the family, sweet girl! We are so happy you're here, Paisle

Where you see Zoey, you will often see Spencer! These two are another famous duo from the Upsides calendar, and their friendship goes WAY, WAY back! Spencer has been part of this calendar family for years, and these two have been the closest of close since they were just tiny. We always make sure to do their sessions together, and honestly, it is so incredibly worth it! I LOVE seeing these friendships grow over the years. Getting to watch these kiddos grow up together—and get

I am SO excited to welcome another newcomer to the Upsides Calendar! Sweet little Lane absolutely ROCKED her very first calendar session. I knew she would! Just look at those adorable pigtails—and doesn’t she have the CUTEST smile ever?! Miss Lane actually lives right here in my neighborhood, and I was so excited to finally meet her and her family. Naturally, I had to recruit them immediately. I’m so happy this sweet girl is now part of the Upsides family, and I can’t wait fo

Zoey attended her very first calendar session back in 2016 for the 2017 Upsides of Down Syndrome Calendar, which means this year marks her 10th year in the calendar! 🎉 I seriously cannot believe that this itty-bitty little girl has turned into a TEENAGER. Time really does fly! I am so incredibly grateful for Zoey and all of the other amazing kids in this calendar who I have had the absolute privilege of watching grow up over the years. And beyond that, I am so grateful for t

I am SO excited with the progress we've been making as I put together the pages of this year's Upsides calendar! There is still quite a bit left to do, but we're getting there—and I think it's time to start sharing some more sneak peeks! So let's start with sweet little Jaziel who made his Upsides calendar debut this year! Jaziel is only two years old and just the sweetest little dude ever. He came to our most recent Coddle Creek Venue session and immediately stole my heart…

I made a couple little changes to the cover and just had to share! Hope you love it! ;) If you’d like your own copy of the 2027 Upsides of Down Syndrome Calendar, you can pre-order yours here: https://www.snookysmiles.com/upsides-down-syndrome-calendar Want to schedule a session for your own kiddo or family? Shoot me a message! Melody@SnookySmiles.com

43 kids. One very special calendar. ❤️ The front page of the 2027 Upsides of Down Syndrome Calendar is officially finished, and I couldn't be more excited to finally start sharing it with you! This year, 43 incredible kids are coming together to fill the pages of the Upsides calendar. Some are brand new to the project, while others have been part of Upsides for years. Watching these kids grow, change, discover their personalities, and make memories with their families is one

What better way to begin the New Chapters of this blog than with the final session for the 2027 Upsides of Down Syndrome Calendar? Last night was truly insane, chaotic, and completely magical — in the very best possible way! We had 12 incredible kiddos, plus siblings, ranging in age from 2 to teens, all together for our final calendar session of the year. And somehow, in the middle of all the running, laughing, jumping, exploring, and general beautiful chaos, we captured so

The stories we're writing now. The Storybook of Your Life is always growing, and we're excited to begin sharing the newest chapters. This space will soon feature recent adventures, photography tips, session highlights, and the beautiful moments that make every family's story unique. In the meantime, we invite you to explore our Early Chapters, where the SnookySmiles story first began and many wonderful memories are already waiting to be discovered.