Reid

“as young as 3 days old” is my motto to photograph newborns, but Reid was a couple days shy of being 3 weeks old. Yet it was a fabulous session, to be fair he was a little over 5 weeks early, so technically he should still be floating in Courtney’s belly… Like all newborn I photograph, I fell in love with him, so sweet, cuddly, just peaceful. I have 3 children. You would think I have the coolest images of them as newborns, but no, not one. It will be forever one of my biggest regrets. At the time, I didn’t know what I do now, I didn’t even realized how ephemera that stage of their life was going to be, and how special it would be to have such memories. I envy my clients, but am so happy for them to have made the effort to capture this moment of their lives, as a mother I can promise you will never regret having these. Courtney and Wesley, thank you for trusting me, there are many more beautiful images of your baby… very soon.

42 Comments

  1. by Courtney Pate on October 20, 2010  10:04 pm Reply

    Arielle - Thank you so much for the amazing photos! It was a great day and we are so excited to be able to have these wonderful photos that we will be able to cherish forever. Thank you again for everything and we cannot wait to see the rest of the images.

  2. by Bambi Provost on October 21, 2010  4:26 am Reply

    Courtney and Wesley,

    Reid is an incredibly beautiful baby and you both look amazing! These pictures capture such wonderful moments and memories that you will cherish forever!

  3. by Abby Wiggins on October 21, 2010  4:53 am Reply

    These are absolutley beautiful! He is so precious! My favorite is the 5th one down where he looks like he's thinking seriously? what are we doing here? Court you look amazing, Love love love!

  4. by Nancy McSweeney on October 21, 2010  5:19 am Reply

    Beautiful photography and a beautiful family.

  5. by marcy kugelman on October 21, 2010  6:05 am Reply

    dear courtney and weslley, the mot beautiful pictures of the 3 of you. reid is a precious , beautiful baby boy......i can't wait to meet him, and to see all of you. you are so blessed, and i thank you for sharing your joy with me. much love, marcy

  6. by Wesley Pate on October 21, 2010  6:09 am Reply

    Thank you Arielle for the great pictures of Reid!

  7. by Colleen on October 21, 2010  6:14 am Reply

    These pictures are absolutely beautiful. Gorgeous!

  8. by Joan O'Brien on October 21, 2010  6:38 am Reply

    Arielle- Thank you for the beautiful pictures, and for your kindness and patience. What wonderful keepsakes.

  9. by Terry O'Brien on October 21, 2010  6:46 am Reply

    What beautiful pictures of my Grandson he sure Photo graphics well not to mention the beautiful pictures of his Mother! You certainly do fantastic work! Many thanks for sharing these wonderful keepsakes!

  10. by Jane Lauter on October 21, 2010  6:49 am Reply

    These pictures are absolutely stunning and Reid is as precious as can be. Ya'll are a gorgeous family and I just loved looking at all of these. He is flawless, and just a little angel in each picture. Amazing.....love them all and love you guys!

  11. by Donna Rourke on October 21, 2010  7:15 am Reply

    These are wonderful pictures of Reid and his mommy and daddy. He is a beautiful baby - how could he not be with Courtney & Wesley as his parents? Blessings to you.

  12. by Cary Ann Moody on October 21, 2010  8:31 am Reply

    You all are a beautiful family! I cannot wait to meet Reid in person! Much love!

  13. by Margaret on October 21, 2010  8:35 am Reply

    wonderful pictures....Reid looks well and precious.... and Courtney you look like a professional model...best of luck...glad things are going well !

  14. by Jenni Buckley on October 21, 2010  9:40 am Reply

    Arielle, You have done it yet again!!! Unbelievable!!! These photos are amazing! I just want to pick up my nephew Reid and squeeze him, he is so cute! These are the best pictures I have seen of Wesley and Courtney. Courtney looks gorgeous!!!!

  15. by Genevieve Willoughby on October 21, 2010  11:05 am Reply

    I just shared these beautiful photos with some of my co-workers. The chorus of awww's kept drawing more and more in to view your precious son. The general consensus was that these are some of the most artistic and original photos they had seen. We had such a lovely moment enjoying Reid.

  16. by Aunt Connie on October 21, 2010  12:17 pm Reply

    Dear Courtney and Wesley,

    The beauty and creativity of these photos brought tears to my eyes. Much luck and love.

  17. by Amy Taylor on October 21, 2010  7:41 pm Reply

    Oh my goodness Reid is so adorable. Beautiful pictures of a beautiful baby! Congrats Courtney and Wesley!!

  18. by Cathy Laird on October 22, 2010  4:37 am Reply

    Courtney and Wesley, these are exquisite photos and you both look extremely happy. Reid is so beautiful and I might say...he looks a little like Wesley. :) I can't wait to meet him in person! Love, Cathy

  19. by soozi pate on October 22, 2010  4:52 am Reply

    Wow! I have another beautiful grandbaby. The photos are so beautiful and Arielle did a fantastic job in capsuring the perfect poses. Courtney and Wesley look like the the best parents. Reid is the cutest and looks like an angel.

  20. by Janet Vitoria on October 22, 2010  5:00 am Reply

    What a beautiful baby & what fabulous photography!! Best of luck to you all...janet

  21. by Lynn Heller on October 22, 2010  6:24 am Reply

    What beautiful pictures of a beautiful family. Reid seemed content and happy to be the center of attention. Thanks for sharing the pics and hope to see more soon.

  22. by Shannon Heller on October 22, 2010  10:00 am Reply

    Beautiful photos...beautiful family! Thank you, Arielle for sharing your gift of photography! What wonderful memories you have captured. Courtney and Wesley, you are truly blessed!

  23. by Bunny on October 22, 2010  10:02 am Reply

    Dear Family: Thank you so much for sharing these beautiful images. He is so darling! Blessings to all of you.

  24. by Laura Russell on October 22, 2010  12:09 pm Reply

    These photos are AMAZING!!! What a good looking family:) Arielle, I love your work!!! I am so jealous we didn't get you to take pictures of our little guy at 3 days. Now he is 10 weeks and I think we missed the good sleeping ones;) Courtney and Wesley, you look fantastic and Reid is a natural!!

  25. by Madeline Heller on October 22, 2010  1:36 pm Reply

    Arielle,
    These photos are gorgeous! Thank you so much for taking beautiful photos of my baby cousin!

  26. by Taylor Merritt on October 22, 2010  1:40 pm Reply

    Arielle--
    These photos are gorgeous! Reid is such a cute baby! :)

  27. by Diane Gould on October 22, 2010  11:29 pm Reply

    Arielle, you continue to amaze me....what a 'gift' you have.
    Wesley and Courtney, together you have created one beautiful being.....and these pictures are evidence of that. You are all works of art!

  28. by liz pate on October 23, 2010  4:22 am Reply

    beautiful!

  29. by Larry B Johnson on October 23, 2010  6:57 am Reply

    Reid looks like a future Alabama quarterback to me ! The pics are GREAT .

    Larry B. Johnson

  30. by Forrest Faulkner on October 23, 2010  9:46 am Reply

    What a stunning family! The pictures are amazing and something I know you will treasure forever...beautiful work Arielle!

  31. by BETTY MRAZ on October 23, 2010  10:19 am Reply

    Ried is precious!! Courtney and Wesley are pretty good looking, too!!! The Mraz Family

  32. by MTBoillot on October 25, 2010  6:45 am Reply

    Encore bravo! je trouve la lumiere extraordinaire sur certaines photos, et je me demande toujours comment tu arrives a mettre ces bebes dans tous les sens sans qu'ils ne se reveillent, quand je pense que nous disions toujours "Chute!" quand un nouveau ne dormait, et que bien sur, on interdisait a qui que ce soit le les toucher de peur de les reveiller!...........

  33. by Lars and Janne on October 25, 2010  6:50 am Reply

    Courtney and Wesley,
    Congrats with Reid and the beatiful pictures taken. He looks very kind and peaceful. Have fun with little Reid!

  34. by Lindsey Higdon on October 26, 2010  9:38 am Reply

    Absolutely breathtaking!!!! He looks like an angel!

  35. by Chris Bouchard on October 26, 2010  9:49 am Reply

    Those pictures brought a tear to my eye... what a wonderful looking family. Im so happy for you guys!

  36. by Linda Stranahan on October 26, 2010  9:50 am Reply

    Wesley & Courtney, the pictures are beautiful. Arielle did a fantastic job! I know you are both so proud. I am so happy for the both of you and can't wait to meet Reid in person.

  37. by AN on October 26, 2010  8:55 pm Reply

    Arielle, you did it again, absolutely fantastic, babies and children are your talent.
    Courtney and Wesley, baby Reid is beautiful, we are thinking of you and always know we are here for you.
    An, Ashton and Aiden

  38. by mark olson on October 27, 2010  7:40 am Reply

    Very nice I am so happy for both of you. Beautiful Family.

  39. by Bernadette Wolff on November 1, 2010  8:03 pm Reply

    Beautiful! So wish I had this opportunity when my babies were born!!! Love all of them!!

  40. by Liz Hays on November 15, 2010  5:48 pm Reply

    Fantastic pictures that reflect God's great creations!
    Such tenderness and sweetness!
    I'd also like to send my son-in-law to your website to see these
    creative photo shots! Josh Cobbs, also is a family, wedding photographer
    aside from working with Raytheon.
    Blessings Courtney to your motherhood, and to being a caring wife!!

  41. by Sarah on November 28, 2010  5:41 pm Reply

    A beautiful addition to this already beautiful family!

  42. by Kim on March 1, 2011  7:16 am Reply

    Love the nest lining the basket Arielle!

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