Little Angel Christian

I’m sharing quite a few pictures here today. I’m under the spell of this little family, their tenderness toward one an other touched me deeply. Anne had a very long labor, to finally have a C section, and only 5 days later they came for their session. Anne was a trouper, as I’m sure she was still sore, and CJ was totally at ease with their little one. I wanted to post many images because CJ, a Blue Angel pilot had to leave for a 3 weeks mission. I’m sure they all miss each other terribly and I hope the images will help make them feel closer. CJ’s dad, Richard, is a wonderful photographer, and I have been enjoying tremendously his website, with amazing images of the Blue Angels in action, breathtaking wildlife scenes and very funny pictures of his English Bulldogs.
A special thanks to DUH for their many props and to Brenda, who let me barrow her baby scale.

20 Comments

  1. by Ashley on October 5, 2011  8:08 pm Reply

    Oh Anne & CJ, He's just BEAUTIFUL! You all look great and so glad you had Arielle take these photos. What a neat set to remember these tender years! Congrats and can't wait to see Christian in the future!

  2. by Richard Simonsen on October 5, 2011  8:12 pm Reply

    Wow Arielle! Magnifique! That's about the extent of my French but you are a true master of the soft light on the human form. You have captured the love of this wonderful family, and the touching innocence of the baby just five days from the womb. The patience and vision you possess is priceless. As an afterthought, I think you should send some photos to Calvin Klein!

  3. by CJ Simonsen on October 6, 2011  12:35 am Reply

    Love the pictures Arielle! Thank you for sharing while I am away. You are an amazing photographer and I am so happy we found you on the web. Thanks for being so patient with little Christian and all of the little accidents he had. ;-)

  4. by marty and rosemary on October 6, 2011  6:02 am Reply

    What a beautiful baby and parents. The pictures are outstanding. What great shots of all of them. Congrats to all
    of you and enjoy that beautiful baby.

  5. by Anne Simonsen on October 6, 2011  1:41 pm Reply

    Well done Arielle! We had such a wonderful photo session with you and appreciate your professionalism. You made all of us feel at home in your studio, and you had such a calming way with our darling Christian, making him (and us) feel completely at ease. The photos turned out beautifully and they'll be something we treasure for a lifetime. You are the baby whisperer!

  6. by Shirley Robinson on October 6, 2011  2:24 pm Reply

    These are absolutely beautiful!

  7. by Kirsten W'ski on October 6, 2011  2:30 pm Reply

    These are beautiful!! Maybe we'll have to have another just for the photos!!

  8. by Shannon Miles on October 6, 2011  3:10 pm Reply

    Congratulations Anne and CJ! You are such a beautiful family. Thank you so much for sharing your pictures!

  9. by Megan Diaz-Freed on October 6, 2011  4:25 pm Reply

    Most amazing pictures ever! Absolutely perfect pictures of a wonderful family!

  10. by Michele Kain on October 6, 2011  4:37 pm Reply

    Beautiful pictures of a beautiful family! Can't wait to meet the little guy.

  11. by Irina on October 6, 2011  5:39 pm Reply

    These are gorgeous! I hope you guys are framing each and every picture. Im so sad we didn't do something like this when our son was born.

  12. by Katie Paulson on October 7, 2011  6:12 am Reply

    Christian is perfect! Congrats guys! And I think I even see a smile :) hugs to you all!

  13. by gina on October 7, 2011  8:52 am Reply

    What amazing photos! Thank you for sharing. They are absolutely breathtaking. Annie, you look FABULOUS and I agree, CJ should be the next CK model! Little Christian is just perfect.

  14. by Judy Simonsen on October 7, 2011  12:00 pm Reply

    Absolutely beautiful photos of Christian and his loving parents. Arielle, I have heard nothing but raves from Richard about your photography skills. Well done!

  15. by Ashlee Bower on October 7, 2011  8:14 pm Reply

    What a beautiful family and beautiful photos!

  16. by Elisabeth Magnus on October 8, 2011  9:07 am Reply

    Christian is beautiful, the photos are fantastic and what a great treasure to have these to remember this special time. I have shared these photos at work, and everybody is in awe and they have come back several times to look at them again. I'm a very proud Nana!

  17. by Shauna & Kyle on October 8, 2011  7:54 pm Reply

    Anne and CJ, we love the photos and the three of you look beautiful. Wish we would have done that. Were so happy for you.

  18. by Heidi Woods on October 10, 2011  5:49 pm Reply

    These are such amazing photos! Love each and every one of them. I can't wait to meet my little nephew! Great job, Arielle. You did a wonderful job!

  19. by Mary Jeanne Jernberg on October 17, 2011  11:07 pm Reply

    Arielle: beautiful pictures of baby Christian and his parents. Your pictures show how truly beautiful and precious he is. Can't wait to have some of these in my home. Proud Grandma.

  20. by Lois and Judy on October 24, 2011  9:11 pm Reply

    Wow!!! Adorable pictures of precious little Christian and mom and dad too. You did a fantastic job, Arielle. They remind us a bit of Anne Geddes photos, truly awesome. Little Christian looks so content and we are amazed how he is sleeping so soundly especially on those props. Anne, CJ and baby Christian, you are a beautiful family and we wish you all the joy and happiness in the world! CONGRATULATIONS!!!


    (Proud friends of Grandma and Grandpa Jernberg)

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