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After months of speculation, heartache and a bitter ongoing paternity battle, photographer Larry Birkhead shows off his seven-month-old daughter in their first photoshoot together. In an interview, Birkhead defends Howard K Stern and takes a swipe at Anna’s pushy mother.

On his former adversary in the Anna Nicole Smith paternity case: “People blame him (Howard) a lot, but Anna had her own mind too. She had a choice and we were arguing and that’s what happens. I’m thankful that everyone can get along for Dannielynn. How could you not?”

“It seems unlikely, but he’s been a great help. He’s been with Dannielynn the last several months. He knows her likes and dislikes and things that could help me. He gives me credit when I’m doing good things and gives me tips on things I should do a little different.”

On sharing custody with Anna’s mother, Virgie Arthur: “It’s puzzling for her to display affection to me and then for the attorneys to say she’s going for custody and Larry was just a sperm donor and a one-night stand. Then they all come and shake my hand. You’ve gotta scratch your head and say, ’What’s going on here?’ I’m willing to listen to see what people want, but that doesn’t mean I’m going to agree. I hope I don’t have to fight for the baby.

On baby Dannielynn: “The doctors say she’s fine and has met all of her developmental milestones. She’s a really curious, alert baby.”