Category: ‘Babies’ Category

Anna Grace

Because I wanted to prove my point, photographing a very young new born is best, I’m posting many images from this session. There are plenty more for Jenni to choose. We calculated that Anna Grace was only 60 hours when she came into my studio, and it made a world of a difference. I was able to get just about my whole repertoire of poses. I’ve said it before, this family is very special to me, we’ve been friends for a long time, and I’ve photographed all 3 babies. Walton, their oldest, was my first newborn ever, I remember that session like yesterday. I had butterflies in my belly going bananas, I ran out of memory card half way through and had to rush home to stock up (good thing I live close), that was embarrassing… I’m so glad to have my studio now, it makes it so much easier, no more packing bags after bags of blankets and props. My poor clients must have wonder upon opening their door to find me with loads of equipment, if I wasn’t moving in.
Jenni, thanks for giving me a chance with Walton, and for trusting me again and again

Before and after,

With her grand mothers,

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Coming soon, a baby girl

Wednesday probably, I should have Anna Grace on my blog. She was my youngest newborn up to date, only 60 hours into our world. Seriously, just a few days at that tender age makes a world of a difference for me. They sleep a lot and much more soundly in their first 4-5 days of life. Everyday, they develop and become more alert. When you think of it, at 6 days they’re already twice as old as at 3 days. I was so excited to have Anna Grace so early in my studio, that Jenni suggested I request my future clients to just stop on their way home from leaving the hospital.. We’re setting a new trend here.
In the mean time, I’m sharing a few images taken for Charleston’s first birthday, and of Jenni’s belly.

Charleston, in a little Buddha pose,

In great conversation with her grand’ma Soozi,

She loved me, and was very excited when the session was over, because she could blow me many kisses good bye…

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MacKinlay

Last week, I got to meet this wonderful family. Alex came in with 6 days old MacKinlay, who was a very hungry little angel. Alex was very inspiring to me, so in tune with nature. She’s an emergency room PA, and wanted to experience a natural birth, while still benefiting from modern hospital technology. And she did just that, in the delivery room, she delivered her baby herself, under the watchful eye of her OBGYN, not your everyday occurrence… Alex and Randy, it was a pleasure to meet you, and one day I would like to meet all your pets (the 30 something chickens, the miniature horse, Comet, the dogs…).

Towards the end of the session, Randy and big sister, Susanna joined us. We had to wake her up from her car nap, and trick her with a little ice cream to get her in the right mood for pictures. She’s taking her big sister role very seriously, being already a great helper.

“Please can you kiss your baby brother?”

And here, she’s letting us know, it’s time to wrap it up. But really it’s MacKinlay’s expression that’s priceless. Doesn’t it look like he’s doing that kid’s trick, where they pull on their ears, to stick their tongue out at you?

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Henry

An other sweet little baby boy to share this week. I was quite excited to try out a few props, a new wrap, new hat with matching diaper cover, the bucket, the stool, and the chinese basket. Henry did a great job modeling for us:)

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Emerson

He’s here! I love photographing the belly, and then meeting the baby. Right at 2 weeks old, Emerson was a champion little model. As you all must have realized by now, newborn sessions are some of my very favorite, for the very simple reason, I get to hold a baby. They are so small, yet so perfect, so easy to please, content with affection. Somehow, they have the power to “stop the world”, wash away the worries and stress, with their simple demand of love and gentleness. Bridget and Colby, thank you for the special time with your precious little boy.

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Japanese Magnolia

Announcing the true start of spring with their early blooms, the Japanese Magnolias are giving Pensacola an enchanting feel. Their flowers are whimsical, delicate with a subtle fragrance, and while they grace our town with their beauty, I’m filled with wonder. I believe the Soulangeana (the botanical name) is my all time favorite tree. This year, as I was in my marveling state, I had an urge to use a branch for a picture. It became an obsession. I’ll spare you the logistic details of getting this image, it was definitely a challenge, but the result was well worth the efforts.
My model is sweet 4 days old Mackenzie. A great thanks to her parents, Nick and Ashley, for indulging me and allowing me to have my picture!

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Collier

Probably my best newborn session to date, little Collier was a dream model, sleeping so well, I didn’t want to stop photographing him. I’m restraining myself and posting here only a few of the poses we accomplished. I have a feeling this little guy will be getting plenty of attention, with already 2 older lovely sisters, and being the first grandchild on his father’s side.

The proud parents,

I couldn’t resist including this funny comic from the latest New Yorker, coincidence?

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Bella

It’s been 2 1/2 years now that I’ve been a client’s of Lynda’s. The faith of my hair color is in her magic hands. One day, I’ll embrace the grey, but not just yet. My visits are frequent (stubborn whites oblige!), but it’s always a pleasure to visit with Lynda. After 7 weeks in France, I’m always anxious to sit back in her chair. This past summer, I walked into the familiar saloon to see Lynda cradling a precious newborn girl. In the space of a few weeks, she and her husband, had been offered the wonderful opportunity to adopt Isabella. A very unexpected event, with hardly any time to prepare for this special arrival in their family, it’s as if they had been waiting for her all along. Bella’s big brother is a champion helper, and Lynda is in love with her daughter.
At 7 months, she’s precocious, beautiful and such a happy baby.

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Quinton
  • February 25th, 2010
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Bashfully, I’m posting after a solid 2 months of blog abstinence. I don’t even have a good reason for such a long absence, just “a series of unfortunate events”, nothing worth going into details. I am very thankful for the emails from faithful blog reader asking when I would post back some pictures. I’ll try to be more persistent, I’m certainly not in lack of images to share at this point, and have some from our trip to France this past Christmas. Since our return I have been very busy setting up my STUDIO, my own studio!!! It never occurred to me when I first started my business that I would eventually want a studio, but I’ve reached that point. My husband was very encouraging and kindly offered to give me his “man lair” in our house. I did some major renovations, decorations (love DUH) and have the coolest space for newborn photography, with the most exquisite light. My niece Olivia had plan to come visit us during her winter brake, with the desire to learn more about photography. The timing couldn’t have been better, she arrived Sunday night and Monday morning we had our first session ever in the studio. Meet Quinton, 12 days old, a bundle of sweetness.

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Charlotte
  • December 16th, 2009
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Just a 24 more hours until we board on our plane, still no suitcases packed, but here I am in front of my computer… it’s addicting, I love what I do. It’s the most satisfying feeling to edit a file into a beautiful image on my screen, and then such a reward to share them on my blog. Isn’t she lovely? Just so peaceful. I’ve used a couple of my new hats and “wraps”, and am delighted with the way they turned out. Can you tell I’m all bubbly with excitement and joy to go home for Christmas?
On with the images, before I start babbling about my heaven on earth…

Charlotte had no interest for a pacifier, but just started finding her thumb. I think it’s so cute the way she covers her face with her hand.

She has the most beautiful full lips, but then of course when you see her parents, it’s pretty obvious she had to be gorgeous.

That little dimple in her elbow… sweeet

An angel passing,

Jennifer and Cameron, I had such a good time photographing your precious little one, thank you for trusting me. It was a pleasure to meet you and I think you’ll be happy with this last picture. I’m glad we gave it one more try… it was worth the effort!

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