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I always look forward to sessions with this darling family. See Mama was one of my first “stranger” clients nearly 3 years ago when she was prego with her first. We are far from strangers now. I feel more like an old friend or family member they pop in on every few months, it is comfortable, casual and the kids are very use to me.

This yummy little boy was my very first studio client for his newborn session and was a complete gem the entire time and now he is back at 6 months to ham it up even more. Luckily for Mom and Dad my husband would leave me if I brought home a baby, cause I would have stole him in a hot second! I just can’t wait to see them all again in 6 months!

Be prepared for the yummiest squishiest little boy ever (aside from my own of course :) ).

I know that I am always in for some great accessories and girlie girl outfits when this little sweet pea arrives. She was adorned with a Tutu and Big Bow for her newborn shoot, and now a plethora of hair bows, hats, and the cutest little knit dress. At only 4 months she was already taking her first no assistance sit, and throwing more smiles at me than I knew what to do with.

I can’t wait to see you again at month 8!

I have been a part of the growth of this family since their little girl was about 3 months old. It was of course my pleasure to help them welcome their newest and super laid back member to the family. Meet Mr. G

As I stated in my post New Nerves my studio is a challenge for me. Although the light is divine and more than perfect…the space is  just a space. Light grey walls, wood floors, windows…and whatever I bring in or decide to play with. A far stretch from my normal fields, wall, buildings, and ally ways. When I am outside I know I can find a neat texture, color, or something to work with. Then you stick me in my studio and I get a bit gun shy (not with newborns…the studio was made for that) but it is like facing a blank canvas each time. When I have to work with adults, teens, older children…I am having to challenge my little brain to get a look that fits me, not too “studio” and that I am happy with.

While editing the remainder of this little girl’s session I came across these couple of images. I remembered the moment that Big Sis pulled out her dress. She was hesitant to wear it, but mom insisted, and my brain was already spinning with ideas. So I crossed my fingers and toes that what was in my head would translate…it did.