I know I'm being a super early planner, but I had nothing better to do at 4am yesterday, so I started looking at plans for LO's 1st bday in July. I don't want to do a big party every year, but I think we will do it up for her 1st, which means I need to start putting some money aside now.

We have a photographer who we have used for over 3 years now, from our engagement shoot to G's newborn pics. She's a student, but she does really excellent work at very very good prices. I was thinking about hiring her for a couple hours to take pics at LO's bday party. She charges 65$/hr for photo shoots, so I figure it'd run about 120-150$.

DH thinks I'm being ridiculous, and that we don't need a photographer (which no, we don't *need* one, I'm not a Kardashian)... but I figure we would have done 1 year pics anyways, so isn't this a good way to incorporate those + the party? Plus I wouldn't have to worry about taking pics myself, I could just enjoy the time!

What do y'all think? Would you pay 150$ to have pro photos of your LO's 1st bday? Is it a ridiculous thing to do?